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Hydrogen evolution from water by use of viologen polymers as electron transfer catalyst

Journal Article · · J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States)
The behavior of viologen polymer (P-V/sup 2 +/) as an electron transfer catalyst in the reaction of hydrogen generation was studied. In the photoirradiation system, which contains triethanolamine (TEA), Ru(bpy)/sub 3//sup 3 +/, and P-V/sup 2 +/, the amount of hydrogen evolution was less than methyl viologen (MV/sup 2 +/); P-V/sup 2 +/, however, was more effective in sodium dithionite as the electron donor and showed higher initial rates than MV/sup 2 +/. 3 figures, 2 tables.
Research Organization:
Tokyo Inst. of Tech., Japan
OSTI ID:
6350565
Journal Information:
J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed.; (United States) Vol. 19:5; ISSN JPLCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English