醌类小分子电化学还原的研究——现场红外光谱电化学的中期报告.docxVIP

醌类小分子电化学还原的研究——现场红外光谱电化学的中期报告 Abstract Quinones are important organic molecules with many applications in materials science and electrochemistry. In this research project, we investigated the electrochemical reduction of quinones using small molecular weight compounds. By conducting in situ infrared spectroelectrochemistry, we were able to observe the molecular-level changes that occur during the reduction process. Our results show that the electrochemical reduction of quinones leads to the formation of a semiquinone intermediate, which can then be reduced further to form hydroquinones. These findings provide new insights into the electrochemical behavior of quinones and have important implications for their practical applications in energy storage and conversion. Introduction Quinones are organic compounds that contain a cyclic dione structure. They are widely used in materials science, electrochemistry, and other areas due to their unique redox chemistry and physical properties. One important application of quinones is in the field of energy storage and conversion, where they are used as active materials in rechargeable batteries and other electrochemical devices. The electrochemical reduction of quinones is a key step in these processes, as it enables the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. In this research project, we focused on the electrochemical reduction of quinones using small molecular weight compounds. We used in situ infrared (IR) spectroelectrochemistry to study the molecular-level changes that occur during the reduction process. IR spectroscopy is a powerful technique for studying the structural and electronic properties of molecules, and allows us to observe the vibrational modes of specific chemical bonds in real time. Experimental Methods We synthesized a series of quinones and their corresponding hydroquinones, which were used as reference compounds in our experiments. We also prepared a series of small molecular weight compounds,