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N‐Heterocyclic Dicarbene Iridium(III) Catalysts Enabling Water Oxidation under Visible Light Irradiation
Author(s) -
Volpe Andrea,
Sartorel Andrea,
Tubaro Cristina,
Meneghini Laura,
Di Valentin Marilena,
Graiff Claudia,
Bonchio Marcella
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
european journal of inorganic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1099-0682
pISSN - 1434-1948
DOI - 10.1002/ejic.201301589
Subject(s) - iridium , chemistry , catalysis , nanotechnology , photocatalysis , photochemistry , organic chemistry , materials science
Invited for the for the front cover of the Cluster Issue on Water Oxidation Chemistry is the Helios group at the University of Padova, fostering a new research impetus on solar fuels by a collaborative synergy among catalysis, organometallic, mechanistic, and materials science experts. The cover image shows the novel dicarbene iridium(III) complex and oxygen evolution as a result of its catalytic action under visible light irradiation. This is one key goal of the HELIOS strategic project, targeting new molecules and nanomaterials for solar energy schemes, as represented by the fullerene sunflower logo. Dr. Rami Al‐Oweini (ITM‐CNR Postdoctoral Fellow) is acknowledged for his creative design and for putting together the cover illustration.