Absract Iron-copper complexes have been extensively studied in the search for efficient cytochrome c oxidase models. Whereas most dinuclear materials usually focus on fine-tuning the coordination of heme-Fe, this work shows that the coordination of copper in cytochrome c oxidase models should be…
Abstract In this review, the difference between π-mers (pimers) and π-dimers (pi-dimers) will be discussed. Often interchanged or confused in the literature, these two radical interactions lead to different or even opposite physico-chemical behaviors. This review aims at clarifying the terms π-mers…
Abstract The use of VIV and CuII spins to design weakly coupled and dissymmetric spin systems has been examined. Such systems were synthesized using porphyrin-based complexes, with external coordination sites allowing for the formation of dimers via a PdII linker ion. Continuous-wave (CW) Electron…
Abstract The controlled growth of self-assembled networks on surfaces based on viologen salts is a major scientific challenge due to their unique electronic properties. The combination of solid-state NMR spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy at ambient conditions can unravel the fine…
Abstract In this work diamino-porphyrin derivatives, in their free base or cobalt complex forms, have been used to construct SMJs. Porphyrin oligomers were covalently bonded to a bottom electrode by diazonium cation electroreduction and a STM tip was used to complete the junction. Conductance…
