title: Molecular polypyridine-based metal complexes as catalysts for the reduction of CO2.
abstract: Polypyridyl transition metal complexes represent one of the more thoroughly studied classes of molecular catalysts towards CO2reduction to date. Initial reports in the 1980s began with an emphasis on 2nd and 3rd row late transition metals, but more recently the focus has shifted towards earlier metals and base metals. Polypyridyl platforms have proven quite versatile and amenable to studying various parameters that govern product distribution for CO2reduction. However, open questions remain regarding the key mechanistic steps that govern product selectivity and efficiency. Polypyridyl complexes have also been immobilized through a variety of methods to afford active catalytic materials for CO2reductions. While still an emerging field, materials incorporating molecular catalysts represent a promising strategy for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical devices capable of CO2reduction. In general, this class of compounds remains the most promising for the continued development of molecular systems for CO2reduction and an inspiration for the design of related non-polypyridyl catalysts.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, Collège de France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, CNRS UMR 8229, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France. marc.fontecave@college-de-france.fr.
authors.forename: Noémie
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9776-5031
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Elgrishi
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, Collège de France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, CNRS UMR 8229, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France. marc.fontecave@college-de-france.fr.
authors.forename: Matthew B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, Collège de France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, CNRS UMR 8229, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France. marc.fontecave@college-de-france.fr.
authors.forename: Xia
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, Collège de France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, CNRS UMR 8229, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France. marc.fontecave@college-de-france.fr.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fontecave