A Photoluminescent Copper(I) Complex with an Exceptionally High CuII/CuI Redox Potential: [Cu(bfp)2]+ (bfp=2,9-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,10-phenanthroline) |
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| Authors: | Mark T. Miller Peter K. Gantzel Timothy B. Karpishin |
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| Abstract: | Unprecedented stabilization of the copper(I ) oxidation state is demonstrated for the complex cation [Cu(bfp)2]+ ( 1 ) due to the steric and electronic effects of the CF3 groups (E1/2(CuII/CuI)=+1.55 V vs. SCE). The redox existence range of the copper(I ) species is remarkably high at 2.77 V. It is emissive in solution at room temperature and shows great potential as a photocatalyst; in the excited state it is a very potent photooxidant. |
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| Keywords: | Copper Cyclic voltammetry Electrochemistry N ligands Photochemistry |
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