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Title: Synthesis, characterization, and water oxidation by a molecular chromophore-catalyst assembly prepared by atomic layer deposition. The “mummy” strategy

Journal Article · · Chemical Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C5SC01752A· OSTI ID:1370558
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  1. Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (United States)
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A Ru(ii)-polypyridyl chromophore-catalyst assembly for light-assisted water oxidation is constructed using atomic layer deposition with no covalent bonds between molecules required for bilayer formation.

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)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001011
OSTI ID:
1370558
Journal Information:
Chemical Science, Vol. 6, Issue 11; 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 2041-6520
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 75 works
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