A Biomimetic Model of the Electron Transfer between P₆₈₀ and the TyrZ–His190 Pair of PSII

Abstract

Artificial photosynthesis: The first photoelectron trade between P680 and the TyrZ–His190 pair of Photosystem II was modeled by a ruthenium(II) trisbipyridine type complex that contains a phenol hydrogen atom bonded to an imidazole group. The photogenerated phenoxyl radical has been characterized. This opens up the way for a more complete biomimetic model of Photosystem II. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z461948_s.pdf or from the author. 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.