title: Hydrogen evolution catalyzed by a cobalt complex containing an asymmetric Schiff-base ligand.
abstract: A cobalt(iii) complex containing an asymmetric Schiff-base ligand has been found to be active for proton reduction. Catalysis occurs at -1.2 V vs. Fc(+)/Fc (0.56 V vs. NHE), resulting in an overpotential of 350 mV. Additionally, the complex is active with a turnover frequency of 420 s(-1). An enhancement in activity is observed upon addition of water.
authors.affiliation: College of William and Mary, 540 Landrum Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA. wrmcnamara@wm.edu.
authors.forename: Jessica E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: Patrick M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Crossland
authors.forename: Mariah A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Frank
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Van Dongen
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: McNamara