摘要:
Two novel mixed-valent ruthenium complexes, of formulae [(tpy)(bpy)Ru-II(pz)Ru-III(edta)](+) and [(CN)(4)Ru-II(bpz)Ru-III(edta)](3-) (where tpy = 2,2':6',2"-terpyridine, bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, pz = pyrazine, bpz = 2,2'-bipyrazine, edta = ethylenediaminetetraacetate), were prepared and spectroscopically characterized in aqueous solutions and as solid salts with suitable counterions. For comparison purposes, two new ruthenium complexes: a dinuclear species, of formula [(CN)(4)Ru-II(bpz)Ru-II(NH3)(5)], and a trinuclear species, of formula {(CN)(4)Ru-II(bpz)[Ru-II(NH3)(5)](2)}(2+), were also prepared and characterized in aqueous solutions. From spectral data of metal-to-metal charge transfer (MMCT) absorption bands, a Hush analysis was made, and the reorganization energies for the intramolecular electron transfers were calculated. A dramatic change in these values was disclosed when comparing both mixed-valent species, which can be explained on the basis of the influence exerted by the 'innocent' co-ligands (polypyridines or cyanides) bonded to the ruthenium centers. This tuning is an important factor in devising molecular devices for energy conversion. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.