Dithiolato- and halogenido-bridged nickel–iron complexes related to the active site of [NiFe]-H₂ases: preparation, structures, and electrocatalytic H₂ production

Abstract

A new series of [NiFe]-H₂ase mimics (<bold>5a,b–7a,b</bold>) has been prepared and structurally characterized; particularly, they have been found to be pre-catalysts for H₂ production from Cl₂CHCO₂H under CV conditions.