Accumulative electron transfer

We demonstrated the first example of accumulative electron transfer in a molecular system leading to a reversible, two-electron charge-separated state (no sacrifical agents used). This proof-of-principle experiment is a step towards bridging the gap between single-electron charge separation and multi-electron catalysts of fuel formation and water splitting. (Collaboration with Dr. Fabrice Odobel, Nantes University)

References

• Accumulative Charge Separation Inspired by Photosynthesis, Susanne Karlsson et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2010 132, 17977-17979.
• Accumulative Electron Transfer: Multiple Charge Separation in Artificial Photosynthesis, Susanne Karlsson et al. Faraday Disc. 2012, 155, 233 – 252.