Copper Photosensitizers Containing P^N Ligands and Their Influence on Photoactivity and Stability

Abstract

Driven by the intention to improve classic heteroleptic copper photosensitizers two novel Cu(I) complexes applying a hetero-bidentate P^N ligand were prepared. A combined photophysical, electrochemical, and theoretical study gives insights into structure-activity relationships and revealed an increased absorptivity. Both complexes were tested for the light-driven production of H₂ .