Solar energy conversion strategies employing so-called earth-abundant elements represent an important focus in the area of energy science. Our research program is concerned with understanding structure/excited-state dynamics correlations in first-row transition metal complexes in order to identify and overcome the key scentific challenges associated with their implementation. This presentation will describe a new class of Fe(II)-based chromophores we have recently developed whose electrochemical and photophysical properties make them excellent candidates as potential chromophores for dye-sensitized solar cells. The synthesis, physical, and photophysical properties of several compounds within this new class will be described, as well as preliminary data resulting from their incorporation into DSSCs.

Synthesis, physical, and photophysical properties of a new class of first row-based transition metal complexes as chromophores for solar energy conversion strategies

247th National Meeting (2014)

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