The central role of the metal ion for photoactivity: Zn– <i>vs.</i> Ni–Mabiq
Raphael Lauenstein, Sophie L. Mader, Henrieta Derondeau, Oaikhena Zekeri Esezobor, Matthias Block, Armin J. Römer, Christian Jandl, Eberhard Riedle, Ville R. I. Kaila, Jürgen Hauer, Erling Thyrhaug, Corinna R. Hess
Abstract
The development of earth-abundant photoredox catalysts remains a challenge. Studies of Ni- and Zn-Mabiq complexes demonstrate how the coordinating metal ion influences the photochemistry, photodynamics and reactivity of photocatalysts.
Topics & Concepts
Reactivity (psychology)MetalCatalysisPhotocatalysisPhotochemistryChemistryIonInorganic chemistryMetal ions in aqueous solutionOrganic chemistryMedicinePathologyAlternative medicineRadical Photochemical ReactionsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts