Are the orientation and bond strength of the RCO2−⋯M link key factors for ultrafast electron transfers?†
Peng Luo,Paul-Ludovic Karsenti,Gessie Brisard,Benoit Marsan,Pierre D. Harvey
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 09/28/2015 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C5CC06779K
Abstract

The photo-induced electron transfers in the “straight up” ionic assemblies [Pd32+]⋯MCP and [Pd32+]⋯DCP⋯[Pd32+] ([Pd32+]* → MCP or DCP) are ultrafast (<85 fs) indicating that it is not necessary to have a strong coordination bond or a bent geometry to obtain fast electron injection in porphyrin-containing DSSCs.

Graphical abstract: Are the orientation and bond strength of the RCO2−⋯M link key factors for ultrafast electron transfers?