Working Paper
Authors
- Magdalena Heiland University of Ulm ,
- Ratnadip De Friedrich Schiller University Jena & Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology ,
- Sven Rau University of Ulm ,
- Benjamin Dietzek-Ivanšić Friedrich Schiller University Jena & Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology ,
- Carsten Streb
University of Ulm
Abstract
We report that the homogeneous light-driven hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) can be significantly enhanced by the presence of seemingly innocent ammonium (NH4+) cations. Expermiental studies with different catalysts, photosensitizers and electron donors show this to be a general effect. Preliminary photophysical and mechanistic studies provide initial suggestions regarding the role of ammonium in the HER enhancement.
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Photochemical Reaction Conditions
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