Active Species Generated by CT Excitation

CT excitation of metal complexes can yield reactive intermediates which are characterized by their redox activity and substitutional lability. Moreover, these species are frequently radicals. Owing to these properties such intermediates are known or anticipated to act as catalysts. For some important applications the photochemical generation of catalysts offers distinct advantages over other methods. Our present knowledge provides a good basis for a further development of this area. 

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