Transition metal hydrides are essential intermediates in a variety of catalytic reactions. Thermodynamic mesaurements of the ionicity of the M-H bond, or hydride donor ability, can provide a framework for designing new catalysts for reduction reactions. In these studies, we are measuring the hydride donor ability of a series of transition metal complexes in organic solvents and water. This information is being used to rationalize reactivity and develop new catalysts for H2O reduction to H2 and CO2 reduction to HCO2−.

Measuring hydride donor ability to guide catalyst design for reduction reactions

249th National Meeting (2015)

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