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Protocol for asymmetric-waveform alternating current electrolysis

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Preventing metal deposition by cathodic reduction is a formidable challenge during transition-metal-catalysed electrosynthesis under direct current (d.c.) electrolysis. Now, an asymmetric-waveform alternating current (a.c.) electrolysis protocol is developed for Ag-catalysed C–H phosphorylation. The a.c.-based approach regenerates the Ag catalyst and maintains a dynamic balance of catalyst loading.

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Fig. 1: Asymmetric-waveform a.c. electrolysis for Ag-catalysed C–H phosphorylation.

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This is a summary of: Zeng, L. et al. Asymmetric-waveform alternating current-promoted silver catalysis for C–H phosphorylation. Nat. Synth. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44160-022-00197-z (2023).

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