Exploring the photocatalytic properties and the long-lifetime chemosensor ability of CI2[Ru(Bpy)2L] (L = 2,5,8,11,14-pentaaza[15])-2,2′-bipyridilophane)

C. Lodeiro, F. Pina, A.J. Parola, Andrea Bencini, Antonio Bianchi, Caria Bazzicalupi, S. Ciattini, Claudia Giorgi, A. Masotti, Barbara Valtancoli, J. Seixas de Melo

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Abstract

In this work a new water-soluble long-lifetime chemosensor, containing a polyamine unit connected to a complexed Ru(II) metal center, is described. Its crystal structure has been characterized by X-ray analysis. The polyamine macrocyclic unit is capable of anchoring cationic or anionic substrates, according to its protonation state. Examples of electron transfer involving the ruthenium complex core and the bound substrate are presented. The photocatalytic ability of such a system is illustrated by the oxidation of iodide to iodine promoted by light absorption at 436 nm.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6813-6819
Number of pages7
JournalInorganic Chemistry
Volume40
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Dec 2001

Keywords

  • metal complex
  • ruthenium derivative
  • article
  • catalysis
  • chemosensitivity
  • crystal structure
  • electron transport
  • photochemistry
  • sensor

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