The study of kinetic parameters of the hydrogen evolution reaction in the presence of acridine and its derivatives

Abstract

In order to study in more detail the mechanism of hydrogen evolution reaction, knowledge of which is ne- cessary for the practical implementation of existing ideas and developments in the field of modern electrocatalysis and hydrogen energy in general, the electrocatalytic properties of acridine and its derivatives in the presence of acids of var- ious natures were studied. The obtained electrochemical data made it possible to calculate the kinetic parameters of these systems, as well as to reveal the dependence of the rate constant of the limiting stage of the hydrogen generation process on the рКа of the acids used. The results of the work will make it possible to treat with greater understanding the creation of «molecular platforms» based on organic compounds, as well as improving the efficiency of the catalytic process and varying the available parameters.