In situ 11B NMR monitoring, computational modeling, and external trapping studies show that selectivity and extent of H2 release in metal-catalysed dehydrogenation of ammonia borane, NH3BH3, are determined by coordination of reactive aminoborane, NH2BH2, to the metal center. This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Chemical Sciences program. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is operated by Battelle for DOE.
Revised: March 6, 2009 |
Published: January 19, 2009
Citation
Pons V., V. Pons, R. Baker, N.K. Szymczak, D.J. Heldebrant, J.C. Linehan, and M.H. Matus, et al. 2009.Coordination of aminoborane, NH2BH2, dictates selectivity and extent of H2 release in metal-catalysed ammonia borane dehydrogenation.Chemical Communications 48.PNNL-SA-64217.doi:10.1039/b809190k