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Chemical storage of light energy

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6743125

The objective is to develop new 2,2'-bipyridinyl ligands with long-chain, electron donating substituents in the 4,4'-positions and study their complexation with ruthenium for ultimate use as catalysts in the generation of hydrogen by photoreduction of water. Initial development focused on new, practical syntheses of 2,2'-bipyridinyl derivatives. Accomplishments include the synthesis and characterization of 2,2'-bipyridinyl containing 4,4'-bis (ethylthio) substituents, 4,4'-bis(tetradecanamido) substituents, and 4,4'-bis(tetradecylamino) substituents.

Research Organization:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-77CH00178
OSTI ID:
6743125
Report Number(s):
SERI/STR-231-1722; ON: DE82022156
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English