Considerations in Spectroelectrochemical Evaluation of Homogeneous Electron Transfer Involving Biological Molecules.

Abstract

The technique of potential-step chronoabsorptometry has been evaluated as applied to the measurement of homogeneous electron transfer reactions. In particular, the reaction of horse heart cytochrome c with methyl viologen radical cation was examined as an example of biological electron transfer using a non-physiological reductant. Theoretical and experimental considerations affecting the measurement of rate constants are discussed. These include the deconvolution of time-dependent spectra and the influence of concentration and diffusion coefficient ratios.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783916

Entities

People

  • George S. Wilson
  • Michael D. Ryan

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Cytochromes
  • Diffusion
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Electron Transfer
  • Electrons
  • Measurement
  • Molecules
  • Redox Indicators
  • Spectra
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Microelectronics