Spectroscopically characterized intermediates of catalytic H_2 formation by [FeFe] hydrogenase models

摘要

This review compiles species that are known or potential intermediates in the catalytic formation of H_2 by diiron dithiolate complexes inspired by the active site of the [FeFe] hydrogenases. The data collection emphasizes spectroscopic characteristics (NMR, IR, UV-Vis, EPR) of protonated and reduced derivatives of the iron complexes that could provide reference data to the identification of intermediates in mechanistic studies.