Brenda Magali Lara-Molineros

Ms. Brenda Magali Lara-Molineros


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 October 2025 in Processes
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Gilberto DE INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO EN Rocha OrtizGilberto DE INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO EN Rocha Ortiz
Gilberto DE INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO EN Rocha Ortiz
BLBrenda Magali Lara-Molineros
Brenda Magali Lara-Molineros
LCLuis Gabriel Talavera Contreras
Luis Gabriel Talavera Contreras
Fernando Cortes-GuzmanFernando Cortes-Guzman
Fernando Cortes-Guzman
JRJuan Pablo Francisco Rebolledo-Chávez
Juan Pablo Francisco Rebolledo-Chávez
Luis Ortiz-FradeLuis Ortiz-Frade
Luis Ortiz-Frade
This work investigates the coordination compound [Zn(2,2-bpy)3](BF4)2 as a catalyst for the molecular reduction of CO2. The synthesis and characterization of the complex are reported, along with electrochemical studies conducted both in the presence and absence of CO2. In the absence of CO2, reduction of the 2,2′-bipyridine ligands was observed (Epa(I) = −1.84 V vs. Fc/Fc+ and Epa(II) = −2.18 V vs. Fc/Fc+). In contrast, under a CO2 atmosphere, catalytic molecular activity toward CO2 reduction was detected (Epk(I) = −1.90 V vs. Fc/Fc+ and Epk(II) = −2.18 V vs. Fc/Fc+). Foot of the wave analysis (FOWA) was employed to determine the catalytic rate constant (k = 1.352 × 103 M−1 s−1) for CO2 reduction. Spectroelectrochemical experiments were also carried out in both the presence and absence of CO2. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were conducted to understand the interaction of the complex with CO2. Bulk electrolysis and FTIR analysis suggest that oxalate is the product of the CO2 reduction.