Electrocatalytic Pathways to the Formation of C–N Bonds

The electrochemical synthesis of organonitrogen compounds characterized by the presence of C–N bonds has emerged in the past few years as an appealing alternative for the industrial-scale production of these compounds. Given their high industrial and societal importance, finding sustainable production methods is crucial. However, their production depends on the Haber Bosch process, which has a substantial environmental impact. In response to these challenges and recognizing the scientific challenge of making C–N bonds on an electrochemical interface, there is a notable surge in interest from the scientific community. This review summarizes some of the latest contributions to electrochemical C–N bond formation (urea, amides, and amines) concerning catalyst development and reaction mechanism elucidation.