Molecular batteries based on carbon–carbon bond formation and cleavage in titanium and vanadium Schiff base complexes

…, C Floriani, M Rosi, A Chiesi??Villa…

Index: Franceschi, Federico; Solari, Euro; Floriani, Carlo; Rosi, Marzio; Chiesi-Villa, Angiola; Rizzoli, Corrado Chemistry - A European Journal, 1999 , vol. 5, # 2 p. 708 - 721

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Abstract

Abstract A novel mode of storing and releasing electrons, based on the reversible formation and cleavage of C− C bonds, has been created. The C− C bonds formed by the reductive coupling of imino groups across two [M (salophen)] complexes (see structure) function as shuttle for two electrons, permitting long-range electron transfer to a variety of substrates (eg quinone, dioxygen, and azides). This electron transfer is mediated by the metal, which ...