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Luminescent Ni 0 Diisocyanide Chelates as Analogues of Cu I Diimine Complexes
Author(s) -
Büldt Laura A.,
Larsen Christopher B.,
Wenger Oliver S.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201700103
Subject(s) - homoleptic , luminescence , isocyanide , photoluminescence , diimine , excited state , photochemistry , metal , electrochemistry , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , materials science , catalysis , stereochemistry , physics , atomic physics , electrode , organic chemistry , optoelectronics
The first two homoleptic Ni 0 isocyanide complexes that exhibit photoluminescence from long‐lived excited states are presented. Electrochemical studies indicate that in one of the complexes significant geometrical distortion occurs upon metal oxidation. The observation of luminescence, even though currently restricted to low temperatures, is an important proof‐of‐concept in the search for earth‐abundant alternatives to photoactive complexes made from precious metals. The prospect of using Ni 0 isocyanide complexes as luminophores, photoredox catalysts, or dyes in solar cells, is highly attractive.