Shipp, James David ORCID: 0000-0002-0452-8895 (2021) Transition metal complexes as chromophores and catalysts for artificial photosynthesis. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield.
Abstract
This thesis contributes to the growing field of artificial photosynthesis, with a focus on developing our understanding of photo- and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction in artificial systems. Such systems rely on transition metal complexes to act as catalysts, photosensitisers, or both. The key aspects of this project were to (i) understand the activation mechanism for Mn(I), and Re(I) CO2 reduction catalysts through electrochemical studies; (ii) understand the ultrafast relaxation processes of Re(I) photocatalysts and Pt(II) chromophores following visible light excitation; and (iii) further develop Re(I) photocatalysts and Zn(II) photosensitisers that can effectively harvest red light.
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Supervisors: | Weinstein, Julia |
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Keywords: | CO2 reduction, photocatalysis, Earth-abundant catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry, time-resolved spectroscopy, artificial photosynthesis |
Awarding institution: | University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Chemistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Mr James Shipp |
Date Deposited: | 11 Feb 2022 11:52 |
Last Modified: | 11 Feb 2022 11:52 |
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