Reorganization Free Energy for Electron Transfers at Liquid-Liquid and Dielectric Semiconductor-Liquid Interfaces
Abstract
The reorganization free energy is calculated for a reaction between (i) two reactants, each in its own dielectric medium, separated by an interface, and (ii) between a reactant and some semiconductors. An expression is also given for the rate constant of an electron transfer reaction at an interface between reactants in two immiscible phases. Under certain conditions it it shown that the reorganization energy for the two immiscible liquid system is the sum of the electrochemical reorganization energies of the two reactants, each in its own respective solvent. The reorganization energy for a semiconductor/liquid system can differ considerably from the corresponding metal/liquid value, even a factor of two.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 26, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA212985
Entities
People
- Rudolph A. Marcus
Organizations
- California Institute of Technology