The scarcity of 2 nd and 3 rd row transition metals such as ruthenium, iridium, rhodium and
osmium, coupled with a global desire for sustainable chemistry has led to the resurgence of …

Incorporation of fluoroalkyl motifs in pharmaceuticals can enhance the therapeutic profiles of
the parent molecules. The hydrofluoroalkylation of alkenes has emerged as a promising …

Coordination complexes of precious metals with the d6 valence electron configuration such
as Ru (II), Os (II) and Ir (III) are used for lighting applications, solar energy conversion and …

Ruthenium (II) complexes with chelating polypyridine ligands are among the most frequently
investigated compounds in photophysics and photochemistry, owing to their favorable …

Iron N-heterocyclic carbene (FeNHC) complexes with long-lived charge transfer states are
emerging as a promising class of photoactive materials. We have synthesized [FeII (ImP) …

Harnessing sunlight via photosensitizing molecules is key for novel optical applications and
solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Exploiting abundant metals such as iron is attractive …

Photoredox catalysis is a powerful tool to access challenging and diverse syntheses.
Absorption of visible light forms the excited state catalyst (* PC) but photons may be wasted …

The utilization of visible light to mediate chemical reactions in fluid solutions has
applications that range from solar fuel production to medicine and organic synthesis. These …

Photocatalysis that uses the energy of light to promote chemical transformations by
exploiting the reactivity of excited-state molecules is at the heart of a virtuous dynamic within …

Excited state dynamics of three iron (II) carbene complexes that serve as prototype Earth-
abundant photosensitizers were investigated by ultrafast optical spectroscopy. Significant …