Multi-redox system

An approach that provides a general theoretical insight into the redox properties of a linearly combined multi-redox system has been presented by Aoki and Chen (75). The theory is constructed on the basis of interaction energies between neighboring redox sites, uqr,... 

Redox Potentials enj of a Linearly Combined Multi-Redox System Based on the Neighboring-Site Interaction Model... 

A multi-redox system composed of transition metals and redox-active ligands Scheme 3.3... 

The TT-conjugated polymers or oligomers are able to serve as redox-active 7C-conju-gated ligands with coordination capability towards transition metals as described above. Few papers have been published on the complexation behavior of the redox-active Tt-conjugated polymers. Multi-coordination to -conjugated polymers possessing relevant redox function is likely to provide multi-redox systems. 

The hybrid complexes composed of transition metals and redox-active 7C-conjugat-ed polymers (synthetic metals) or molecules provide novel multi-redox systems, with much potential. The structural control in the complexation leads to structurally defined hybrid systems. These systems are promising for the development of efficient catalysts and functionalized materials. 

This chapter provides an overview of recent syntheses, redox properties, and electronic structures of the multi-redox system of TTF or DT rings in cross-conjugation. 

Quite recently, fused TTF analogs having one or two [5]radialene unit(s) 40—42 have also been prepared (Figure 8.18), because the extended TTF moieties are of interest as multi-redox systems, components for molecular conductors, positive electrode materials for rechargeable batteries, and so on [48]. 

Scheme 3.9 Multi-redox system consisting of redox-active transition metal tmd redox-active ligtmd...

A combination of cat. Ybt and A1 is effective for the photo-induced catalytic hydrogenative debromination of alkyl bromide (Scheme 28) [69]. The ytterbium catalyst forms a reversible redox cycle in the presence of Al. In both vanadium- and ytterbium-catalyzed reactions, the multi-component redox systems are achieved by an appropriate combination of a catalyst and a co-reductant as described in the pinacol coupling, which is mostly dependent on their redox potentials. 

The multi-component systems developed quite recently have allowed the efficient metal-catalyzed stereoselective reactions with synthetic potential [75-77]. Multi-components including a catalyst, a co-reductant, and additives cooperate with each other to construct the catalytic systems for efficient reduction. It is essential that the active catalyst is effectively regenerated by redox interaction with the co-reductant. The selection of the co-reductant is important. The oxidized form of the co-reductant should not interfere with, but assist the reduction reaction or at least, be tolerant under the conditions. Additives, which are considered to contribute to the redox cycle directly, possibly facilitate the electron transfer and liberate the catalyst from the reaction adduct. Co-reductants like Al, Zn, and Mg are used in the catalytic reactions, but from the viewpoint of green chemistry, an electron source should be environmentally harmonious, such as H2. 

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Multi-Enzyme Systems in Whole-Cell Biotransformations and Expression of Redox Systems 55... 

Another interesting characteristic of many multi-equivalent redox systems is the phenomenon of photocurrent multiplication. This phenomenon may be illustrated for two systems utilizing illuminated n-type and p-type semiconductors ... 

Biological cell membranes are multi-component systems consisting of a fluid bilayer lipid membrane (BLM) and integrated membrane proteins. The main structural features of the BLMs are determined by a wide variety of amphiphilic lipids whose polar head groups are exposed to water while hydrocarbon tails form the nonpolar interior. The BLMs act as the medium for biochemical vectorial membrane processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and active ion transport. However, they do not participate in the corresponding chemical reactions which occur in membrane-dissolved proteins and often need redox-active cofactors. BLMs were therefore mostly investigated by physical chemists who studied their thermodynamics and kinetic behaviour . ... 

Computer calcn. of titn. curves in multi-component systems Calcn. of redox titn. curves. Proved equivalence point = inflection point Improved linear titn. plots, with activity coefficients Numerical methods for data-fitting problems. Detailed review and comparison of methods... 

In order to sustain catalysis, the P450 enzymes require a reductase to supply two additional electrons from NAD(P)H needed for dioxygen activation. The nature of the reductase varies depending on the specific P450, ranging from self-contained redox cofactors such as FAD and FMN present in the same protein as the iron-heme cofactor to multi-protein systems in which separate proteins containing redox cofactors such as FAD and iron-sulfur clusters perform the electron-transfer function [12]. 

Cyclic voltammetry can be used directly to establish the initial redox state of a compound if data analysis is applied in a careful manner [70]. In Fig. II.1.15, simulated and experimental cyclic voltammograms are shown as a function of the ratio of Fe(CN)g and Fe(CN) present in the solution phase. It can clearly be seen that the current at the switching potential, ix,a or fyc is affected by the mole fraction /Hred- Employing multi-cycle voltammograms at slow scan rates is recommended. Quantitative analysis of mixed redox systems with this method may be based on the plot shown in Fig. II. 1.15d. 

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