Electrocatalytic N 2 O Reduction Catalyzed by Carbon-Supported Metal–Bis(diaryldithiolene) Complexes in Water

Key Points

• To investigate the electrocatalytic reduction of N2O using carbon-supported metal-bis(diaryldithiolene) complexes in aqueous conditions.
• Catalysis experiments were performed with carbon-supported metal complexes.
• Assessments of N2O reduction efficiency and reaction conditions in water were conducted.
• Evaluation of the ORR activity of the catalysts under laboratory conditions.
• The carbon-supported metal-bis(diaryldithiolene) complexes exhibited significant N2O reduction activity.
• Demonstrated improved ORR performance compared to traditional catalysts.
• Results indicate the potential for these complexes in practical catalytic applications.