Supramolecular chemistry based on redox-active components and cucurbit[n]urils

University dissertation from Stockholm : KTH

Author: Samir Andersson; Kth.; [2010]

Keywords: NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Cucurbit[n]uril; redox-active; viologen; light-driven; water oxidation; molecular motor; NATURAL SCIENCES Chemistry; NATURVETENSKAP Kemi;

Abstract: This thesis describes the host-guest chemistry between Cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) and CB[8] and a series of guests including bispyridinium cations, phenols and  napthalenes. These guests are bound to ruthenium polypyridine complexes or ruthenium based water oxidation catalysts (WOCs). The investigations are based upon utilizing the covalently linked photosensitizer and the electronic effects and chemical processes are investigated.

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