PH dependent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by self-assembled perylene bisimides. Issue 16 (6th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nolan, Michael C.; Walsh, James J.; Mears, Laura L. E.; Draper, Emily R.; Wallace, Matthew; Barrow, Michael; Dietrich, Bart; King, Stephen M.; Cowan, Alexander J.; Adams, Dave J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 5:Issue 16(2017)
• Page Start: 7555
• Page End: 7563
• Publication Date: 2017-04-06
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/c7ta01845b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-7488

Abstract

Abstract : We show the importance of the self-assembly of a perylene bisimide on its photocatalytic activity. Abstract : There is growing interest in the design of supramolecular structures that are photocatalytically active. Perylene bisimides can be self-assembled to produce structures for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Herein we explore the role of pH in controlling self-assembly and photocatalysis. It is shown that self-assembly, which occurs as the pH of the system is decreased, is required for hydrogen evolution to occur.