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Interfacial electron transfer yields in dye-sensitized NiO photocathodes correlated to excited-state dipole orientation of ruthenium chromophores

Journal Article · · Canadian Journal of Chemistry
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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3290, USA.; Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3290, USA.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Solar Fuels (UNC EFRC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001011
OSTI ID:
1470003
Journal Information:
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 96, Issue 9; Related Information: UNC partners with University of North Carolina (lead); Duke University; University of Florida; Georgia Institute of Technology; University; North Carolina Central University; Research Triangle Institute; ISSN 0008-4042
Publisher:
NRC Research Press
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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