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The Renaissance of Ferrocene-Based Electrocatalysts: Properties, Synthesis Strategies, and Applications.

The Renaissance of Ferrocene-Based Electrocatalysts: Properties, Synthesis Strategies, and Applications.

Authors :
Sariga
Varghese, Anitha
Source :
Topics in Current Chemistry; Dec2023, Vol. 381 Issue 6, p1-93, 93p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The fascinating electrochemical properties of the redox-active compound ferrocene have inspired researchers across the globe to develop ferrocene-based electrocatalysts for a wide variety of applications. Advantages including excellent chemical and thermal stability, solubility in organic solvents, a pair of stable redox states, rapid electron transfer, and nontoxic nature improve its utility in various electrochemical applications. The use of ferrocene-based electrocatalysts enables control over the intrinsic properties and electroactive sites at the surface of the electrode to achieve specific electrochemical activities. Ferrocene and its derivatives can function as a potential redox medium that promotes electron transfer rates, thereby enhancing the reaction kinetics and electrochemical responses of the device. The outstanding electrocatalytic activity of ferrocene-based compounds at lower operating potentials enhances the specificity and sensitivity of reactions and also amplifies the response signals. Owing to their versatile redox chemistry and catalytic activities, ferrocene-based electrocatalysts are widely employed in various energy-related systems, molecular machines, and agricultural, biological, medicinal, and sensing applications. This review highlights the importance of ferrocene-based electrocatalysts, with emphasis on their properties, synthesis strategies for obtaining different ferrocene-based compounds, and their electrochemical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23650869
Volume :
381
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Topics in Current Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174267130
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41061-023-00441-w