Pendant amines play an invaluable role in chemical reactivity, especially for molecular
catalysts based on earth-abundant metals. As inspired by [FeFe]-hydrogenases, which …

Transition metal hydrides play a critical role in stoichiometric and catalytic transformations.
Knowledge of free energies for cleaving metal hydride bonds enables the prediction of …

We report here on a new series of CO2-reducing molecular catalysts based on Earth-
abundant elements that are very selective for the production of formic acid in …

Coordination-induced bond weakening is a phenomenon wherein ligand X–H bond
homolysis occurs in concert with the energetically favorable oxidation of a coordinating …

Nickel hydride complexes, defined herein as any molecules bearing a nickel hydrogen
bond, are crucial intermediates in numerous nickel-catalyzed reactions. Some of them are …

Molecular electrocatalysts can play an important role in energy storage and utilization
reactions needed for intermittent renewable energy sources. This manuscript describes …

The hydricity Δ G° H–of a metal hydride is an important parameter for describing the
reactivity of such complexes. Here, we compile a comprehensive data set consisting of 51 …

This article sets out to review the chemistry relating to the synthesis of structural and
functional analogues of the three classes of hydrogenases. This chemistry has grown …

One of the most appealing strategies to address the problems of global warming and energy
shortage is to develop clean and sustainable energy source. To this end, considerable …

This perspective article reviews the recent important progress in electrocatalytic hydrogen
production catalyzed by earth-abundant metal complexes. The catalysts are divided into two …