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Copper Photosensitizers Containing P^N Ligands and Their Influence on Photoactivity and Stability
Author(s) -
Giereth Robin,
Frey Wolfgang,
Junge Henrik,
Tschierlei Stefanie,
Karnahl Michael
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.201703672
Subject(s) - copper , denticity , electrochemistry , ligand (biochemistry) , chemistry , photochemistry , photosensitizer , molar absorptivity , combinatorial chemistry , crystallography , receptor , organic chemistry , electrode , optics , biochemistry , crystal structure , physics
Driven by the intention to improve classic heteroleptic copper photosensitizers two novel Cu(I) complexes applying a hetero‐bidentate P^N ligand were prepared. A combined photophysical, electrochemical, and theoretical study gives insights into structure–activity relationships and revealed an increased absorptivity. Both complexes were tested for the light‐driven production of H 2 .