Energy Conversion at the Molecular Level
Abstract
Many small molecule reactions are candidates for light to chemical energy conversion such as water splitting. The processes of importance in excited state electron transfer schemes depend upon the fundamental principles of chemistry and physics. From those principles, equations can be derived, which give quantitative or semiquantitative insight into quantum yields and rates. In turn, those equations are couched in terms of the molecular properties of the system. Between the underlying principles and an appropriate manipulation of properties, it does appear that it should be possible to dictate the rates and quantum yields of charge separation in molecular systems in a systematic way.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA211432
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Meyer
Organizations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill