Theoretical Assessment of Dinitrogen Fixation on Carbon Atom

Abstract

Dinitrogen activation in non-metallic systems has received considerable attention in recent years. Herein, we report the theoretical feasibility of N-2 fixation using aminocarbenes (L) or their anionic derivatives. The molecular descriptors of L and anionic L-, which affect the interaction of L and anionic L- with N-2, were identified through multiple linear regression analysis. Additionally, the electron flow during C-N bond formation was confirmed by performing intrinsic reaction coordination calculations with intrinsic bond orbital analysis for the reaction of anionic L- with N-2.