With a growing demand for alternative energy sources, the investigation and development of novel catalysts for small molecule activation has gained attention amongst researchers. Small molecule activation processes such as CO2 reduction, O2 reduction, H+ reduction, and H2O oxidation rely on the delivery of multiple charge carriers to the desired substrate. The development of photocatalysts for processes such as these can be improved upon if we can better understand the fundamental dynamics of multi-charge transfer, which we aim to accomplish through the rational design of architectures that promote such charge-transfer events. Quantum dot nanocrystals are a promising candidate to act as a chromophore in these systems due to their size dependent optical and electronic properties, as well as their tunable surface chemistry, which allows for attachment to redox active molecules. The modular and facile synthetic approach of coordination-driven self-assembly provides a means to add functionality for controlling the location and number of redox active moieties within a discrete supramolecular ensemble. Furthermore, these self-assemblies can be functionalized in such a manner to allow for attachment to a nanocrystalline surface. Our central hypothesis is that the attachment of multi-ferrocene-containing self-assemblies to a quantum dot with properly tuned band-edge potentials and surface chemistry will facilitate the transfer of multiple photo-generated holes from the quantum dot to the ferrocene moieties of the self-assembly. From these experiments, we can gain a deeper fundamental understanding of multiple charge-transfer processes in order to develop better and more efficient photocatalysts for multi-electron redox processes.

Interfacing quantum dots with ferrocene-functionalized self-assemblies: Towards photoinduced multi-hole transfer

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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