Photosensitized Water Oxidation by Use of a Bioinspired Manganese Catalyst

Abstract

Manganificent potential: A dinuclear manganese catalyst contains metal centers that are coordinated by a central phenolate, with adjoining imidazole and carboxylate groups, which are all important functionalities in the natural oxygen-evolving center. The complex catalyzes the conversion of water to oxygen in the presence of a single-electron oxidant [Ru(bpy)3]3+ (see picture, bpy=2,2′-bipyridine, A=acceptor). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.