Redox and pH-Induced Switching in Solution and on Surfaces: from spiropyrans to manganese oxidation catalysts

Jorn D. Steen

doi:10.33612/diss.213335170

Redox and pH-Induced Switching in Solution and on Surfaces: from spiropyrans to manganese oxidation catalysts

Jorn D. Steen

Molecular Inorganic Chemistry

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Abstract

The study of fundamental properties of single layers of molecules on gold under various conditions, mainly the influence of pH and electrode potential, is the focus of this thesis. We have demonstrated the first instance of redox switching of spiropyrans, both in solution as well as the first steps towards surface-confined redox switching. In the last chapter, we have made a side-step into the field of inorganic catalysis to explain the role of protons in the mechanism of activation of a manganese oxidation catalyst.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Groningen
Supervisors/Advisors	Browne, Wesley, Supervisor Feringa, Ben L., Supervisor
Award date	3-May-2022
Place of Publication	[Groningen]
Publisher	University of Groningen
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.213335170
Publication status	Published - 2022

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SamenvattingFinal publisher's version, 726 KB
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