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Book Synthesis and the Photophysical Properties of New Heterometallic Platinum II  iridium III  Complexes and Their Polymers

Download or read book Synthesis and the Photophysical Properties of New Heterometallic Platinum II iridium III Complexes and Their Polymers written by Ahmed M. Soliman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Luminescent Platinum ii   Palladium ii  and Gold iii  Complexes Containing Isocyanide  Alkynyl and N Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands

Download or read book Luminescent Platinum ii Palladium ii and Gold iii Complexes Containing Isocyanide Alkynyl and N Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands written by Faan-Fung Hung and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Luminescent Platinum(II), Palladium(II) and Gold(III) Complexes Containing Isocyanide, Alkynyl and N-heterocyclic Carbene Ligands: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Material Applications" by Faan-fung, Hung, 孔繁峰, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Several cyclometalated Pt(II) isocyanide complexes containing C-deprotonated C DEGREESN DEGREESC ligands (C DEGREESN DEGREESC = 2,6-diphenylpyridine derivatives) were synthesized. These complexes display orange-red emissions with max at 582-619 nm and quantum yields of up to 26% in CH2Cl2 at room temperature. The incorporation of carbazole/fluorene/thiophene unit(s) to C DEGREESN DEGREESC ligands leads to minimized structural distortion of complexes in their excited states and thereby suppresses non-radiative decay pathways. The high thermal stability (Td >300 C) renders these complexes good candidates as phosphorescent dopants in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Red-emitting OLEDs with CIE coordinates of (0.650.01, 0.350.01) were fabricated by vacuum deposition, showing a maximum external efficiency of 12%. In addition, well-defined nano/microstructures were obtained from self-assembly of these complexes driven by π∙∙∙π, C-H∙∙∙π and C-H∙∙∙H-C interactions as observed in the crystal structures. Two series of organopalladium(II) alkynyl complexes containing a terpy (terpy = 2,2':6',2''-terpyridine) or C DEGREESN DEGREESC pincer carbene ligand (C DEGREESN DEGREESC = 2,6-bis(1-butylimidazol-2-ylidenyl)pyridine) were prepared. These complexes are non-emissive in solution at room temperature except that the one containing both C DEGREESN DEGREESC and pyrenylacetylide ligands shows phosphorescence (Φ = 0.3%) originating from intraligand state of the acetylide ligand. This could be attributed to the strong -donating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in the pincer ligand that strongly destabilizes d-d state, the population of which provides an efficient non-radiative decay channel. To make comparison between Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes with the two ligand systems, Pt(II) C DEGREESN DEGREESC alkynyl complexes were also prepared. They are emissive in solution and some display excimer emissions at high concentration (〖10〗 DEGREES(-4)-〖10〗 DEGREES(-3) mol 〖10dm〗 DEGREES(-3)). The X-ray crystal structures of [Pd(L)(CCPh)](〖PF〗_6) (L = terpy and C DEGREESN DEGREESC) revealed one-dimensional chain stacking of complex cations with alternating Pd(II)∙∙∙Pd(II) contacts of about 3.29-3.35 A and π-π interactions of about 3.4 A . Well-defined submicron/nanostructures were obtained from self-assembly of Pd(II) and Pt(II) alkynyl complexes driven by π-π interactions between aromatic moieties and/or metal∙∙∙metal interactions. DFT calculations on the optimized structures of [M(L)(CCPh)]+ (M = Pd(II) and Pt(II)) revealed the existence of metal∙∙∙metal closed-shell interactions. In addition, the complex containing the C DEGREESN DEGREESC ligand exhibits slightly enhanced metal∙∙∙metal interactions and larger "bonding" energy upon dimerization. Furthermore, spin-orbit coupling between singlet and triplet excited states is more effective which promotes rapid intersystem crossing. A new class of cyclometalated Au(III) complexes containing C-deprotonated C DEGREESN ligands (C DEGREESN = 2-phenylpyridine and its derivatives) and cis-chelating bis-NHC ligands was synthesized. These are the first examples of Au(III) complexes supported by cis-chelating bis-NHC ligands. They display emissions in solution under degassed condition at room temperature with &

Book Springer Handbook of Inorganic Photochemistry

Download or read book Springer Handbook of Inorganic Photochemistry written by Detlef Bahnemann and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-25 with total page 1914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The handbook comprehensively covers the field of inorganic photochemistry from the fundamentals to the main applications. The first section of the book describes the historical development of inorganic photochemistry, along with the fundamentals related to this multidisciplinary scientific field. The main experimental techniques employed in state-of-art studies are described in detail in the second section followed by a third section including theoretical investigations in the field. In the next three sections, the photophysical and photochemical properties of coordination compounds, supramolecular systems and inorganic semiconductors are summarized by experts on these materials. Finally, the application of photoactive inorganic compounds in key sectors of our society is highlighted. The sections cover applications in bioimaging and sensing, drug delivery and cancer therapy, solar energy conversion to electricity and fuels, organic synthesis, environmental remediation and optoelectronics among others. The chapters provide a concise overview of the main achievements in the recent years and highlight the challenges for future research. This handbook offers a unique compilation for practitioners of inorganic photochemistry in both industry and academia.

Book Design  Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Dinuclear Platinum  II  Complexes with Varying Bridging and Cyclometalating Ligands

Download or read book Design Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Dinuclear Platinum II Complexes with Varying Bridging and Cyclometalating Ligands written by Subhangi Roy and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Syntheses  Characterization and Photophysical Properties of Platinum ii  and Gold i  Complexes Containing Ortho  And Meta Oligo phenyleneethynylene  Ligands

Download or read book Syntheses Characterization and Photophysical Properties of Platinum ii and Gold i Complexes Containing Ortho And Meta Oligo phenyleneethynylene Ligands written by 朱明新 and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Syntheses, Characterization and Photophysical Properties of Platinum(II) and Gold(I) Complexes Containing Ortho- and Meta-oligo(phenyleneethynylene) Ligands" by 朱明新, Mingxin, Zhu, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled SYNTHESES, CHARACTERIZATION AND PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PLATINUM(II) AND GOLD(I) COMPLEXES CONTAINING ORTHO- AND META- OLIGO(PHENYLENEETHYNYLENE) LIGANDS Submitted by Zhu Mingxin for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in March 2008 Metal complexes containing oligo(phenyleneethynylene) (PE) are of great importance in photophysics and material science. The syntheses, characterizations and photophysical properties of the light-emitting platinum(II) and gold(I) complexes with flexible ortho- and meta-PE and 2,5-diphenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole ligands were described. Several novel dinuclear terpyridyl platinum(II) complexes with ortho-PE ligands were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined. The t t 2+ t platinum(II) complexes [( Bu tpy)Pt-(ortho-PE)-Pt( Bu tpy)] ( Bu tpy = 4,4′,4″-tri- 3 3 3 tert-butyl-2,2′ 6′,2″-terpyridine) adopted a helical conformation in their crystal structures, and their phosphorescence recorded in acetonitrile/water mixtures shifted to lower energy with enhanced intensity when the water content increased. A hydrophobic folding process was suggested for the complexes with long ortho-PE(n) (n >= 3), and the red-shifted and enhanced phosphorescence was attributed to inter- and intra-molecular π-π interactions. The mononuclear terpyridine and C DEGREESN DEGREESN capped t + platinum(II) complexes [( Bu tpy)Pt-(ortho-PE)] and [(C DEGREESN DEGREESN)Pt-(ortho-PE)] (HC DEGREESN DEGREESN = 6-phenyl-2,2′-bipyridine) were studied for comparison. A series of mononuclear and dinuclear ortho- and meta-PE gold(I) complexes, [(PCy )Au-(ortho-PE)] (PCy = tricyclohexylphosphine), [(PCy )Au-(ortho-PE)- 3 3 3 Au(PCy)], [(PCy )Au-(meta-PE)] and [(PCy )Au-(meta-PE)-Au(PCy)] were 3 3 3 3 synthesized to examine the effect of ortho- and meta-conjugation. A ππ* emission of the PE ligands was switched on at room temperature by the attachment of [Au(PCy )] fragment due to the heavy atom effect. The delayed fluorescence from the ππ* excited states of the PE ligands was observed, and a triplet-triplet annihilation pathway was proposed. The difference in conjugation of para-, ortho- and meta-PE ligation was examined by comparison of the singlet and triplet emission energies of the gold(I) complexes. By extrapolating the plot of the emission energy against the PE chain length in the complex, the triplet emission energies of poly(ortho-PE) and poly(meta-PE) were estimated to be 530 and 470 nm respectively. These complexes together with the reported [Au(PCy )] complexes containing para-PE ligands, constitute a complete class of [Au(PCy )] supported phenyleneethynylene complexes. 2+ New ortho-PE ligands were used as flexible linkers for [Pt(PEt ) ] moieties 3 2 (PEt = triethylphosphine). Three neutral platinum(II) macrocycles with the maximum ring size of 60 atoms were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined, 31 revealing decreased nuclearity when the ortho-PE length increases. The P NMR spectra of [Pt(PEt ) {ortho-PE(5)}] with a rigid conformation at various temperatures 3 2 are consistent with the calculated spectrum of ABX spin system. A series of platinum(II)-bis(triethylphosphine) complexes containing 2,5- diphenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety were synthesized, and

Book Luminescent Platinum ii  Complexes Containing Dianionic Tetradentate Ligands Having Mixed Oxygen  Nitrogen and Carbon Donor Atoms and Platinum ii  Containing Phosphorescent Polymers

Download or read book Luminescent Platinum ii Complexes Containing Dianionic Tetradentate Ligands Having Mixed Oxygen Nitrogen and Carbon Donor Atoms and Platinum ii Containing Phosphorescent Polymers written by Wai-Yip Tong and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Luminescent Platinum(II) Complexes Containing Dianionic Tetradentate Ligands Having Mixed Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Donor Atoms and Platinum(II)-containing Phosphorescent Polymers: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Material Applications" by Wai-yip, Tong, 唐煒燁, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled LUMINESCENT PLATINUM(II) COMPLEXES CONTAINING DIANIONIC TETRADENTATE LIGANDS HAVING MIXED OXYGEN, NITROGEN AND CARBON DONOR ATOMS AND PLATINUM(II)-CONTAINING PHOSPHORESCENT POLYMERS: SYNTHESIS, PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND MATERIAL APPLICATIONS Submitted by TONG WAI YIP for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in May 2014 Square planar platinum(II) complexes exhibit rich photophysical properties which are tunable through the structural variation of ligands and can be harnessed for applications in materials science. In this thesis, the great variety of spectroscopic properties of various square planar cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes supported by tetradentate (O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC and O DEGREESN DEGREESC DEGREESN) and tridentate (C DEGREESN DEGREESN) ligands containing dipyridyl moieties will be highlighted, along with their synthesis, characterization and potential application in organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). Ind Platinum(II) complexes supported by tetradentate O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC or O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC types of ligands (O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC = 2-(4-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)-6'-phenyl-2,2'- Ind bipyridin-6-yl)phenolate; O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC = 5,5-dialkyl-2-(6-phenylpyridin-2-yl) indeno[1,2-b]pyridin-9-olate) are emissive in solution at room temperature, with emission maxima tunable from 582 nm to 640 nm and quantum yields up to 0.28. Mechanochromism and the associated luminescence change in [Pt(dihexyl- Ind O DEGREESN DEGREESN DEGREESC)] (Complex 3.6) were found associated with the two different crystal packings revealed by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) studies. Fast vapochromic response of [Pt(3-O DEGREESN DEGREESN-2,6-difluoropyridine)] (Complex 3.3) on chloroform or dichloromethane vapours was found to be associated with structural changes in the solid state through PXRD studies. Robust and strongly emissive platinum(II) complexes supported by tetradentate O DEGREESN DEGREESC DEGREESN ligands featuring fused six-five-six membered metallacyclic ring (O DEGREESN DEGREESC DEGREESN = 2-(4-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)-6-(9-(pyridin-2-yl) carbazol-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)phenol) have been prepared. These platinum(II) complexes are among the most efficient yellow phosphors, with emission maxima ranging from 526 nm to 553 nm and luminescence quantum yields as high as -1 0.47-0.86. A yellow OLED with power efficiency (η ) up to 52 lm W is power demonstrated. In combination with the typical blue emitting iridium(III) 2' bis(4,6-difluorophenyl-pyridinato-N, C ) picolinate (FIrpic), white organic -1 light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) displayed η up to 61 lm W and reduced power -2 efficiency roll-off at 1000 cd m . Random copolymers with photo-inert backbone poly[(N-vinylcarbazole)-co- ((R-C DEGREESN DEGREESN)Pt)] and poly[(2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-5-(4-vinylphenyl)-1,3,4- oxadiazole)-co-((R-C DEGREESN DEGREESN)Pt)] (R-C DEGREESN DEGREESN = 3-(6-phenyl-4-(4-vinylphenyl) pyridine-2-yl)-isoquinoline or 3-(4-(4-(dec-9-enyloxy)phenyl)-6-phenylpyridin- 2-yl)isoquinoline) have been synthesized and characterized. Energy transfer between the charge transporting units and emissive (R-C DEGREESN DEGREESN)Pt units was revealed through ICP-MS inve

Book DESIGN   SYNTHESIS OF LUMINESC

Download or read book DESIGN SYNTHESIS OF LUMINESC written by Suk-Hang Lam and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Design and Synthesis of Luminescent Platinum(II) and Gold(III) Complexes With Tridentate Pincer-type Ligands: From Computational Study to Experiments and Application Studies" by Suk-hang, Lam, 林淑恒, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF LUMINESCENT PLATINUM(II) AND GOLD(III) COMPLEXES WITH TRIDENTATE PINCER-TYPE LIGANDS - FROM COMPUTATIONAL STUDY TO EXPERIMENTS AND APPLICATION STUDIES Submitted by LAM Suk Hang for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in June 2015 Square planar platinum(II) and gold(III) complexes possess unique spectroscopic and photophysical properties which enable them as promising candidates for many applications such as optoelectronic devices and biological sensors. The understanding of the intrinsic properties of these complexes is therefore essential to optimize their performance as well as provide guidance on the molecular design for specific applications. This thesis aims to provide useful insights for the molecular design strategies with the aid of computational studies to tune the electronic properties of these complexes and electroluminescence studies in the fabrication of organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs). Computational studies have been performed to inspect electronic structures and photophysical properties as well as their correlation with the nature of ancillary ligands in the platinum(II) complexes of 1,3-bis(N-alkylbenzimidazol-2′-yl)benzene, [Pt(bzimb)(C≡C-R)], 1,3-bis-hetero-azolylbenzenes, [Pt(N DEGREESC DEGREESN)(C≡C-R)], and pyridine-based N-heterocyclic carbene, [Pt(NHC)(C≡C-R)] . It was found that the emission of the arylalkynylplatinum(II) complexes with pyridine-based N-heterocyclic carbene ligand was originated from the triplet alkynyl-to-tridentate pincer ligand-to-ligand charge transfer excited state mixed with platinum-to-tridentate pincer metal-to-ligand charge transfer character, and the excited state energy was found to be red-shifted according to the increasing π electron-donating ability of the aryl group attached to the alkynyl ligand. On the other hand, the emission energies of the platinum(II) complexes of 1,3-bis(N-alkylbenzimidazol-2′-yl)benzene and 1,3-bis-hetero-azolylbenzenes were found to be dependent on the different electron-donating substituents on the pincer ligands. Calculations have also been performed on the representative alkynylplatinum(II) + + complexes [Pt(trpy)(C≡C-R)] (trpy = 2,2′ 6′,2′′-terpyridine), [Pt(bzimpy)(C≡C-R)] (bzimpy = 2,6-bis(N-alkylbenzimidazol-2′-yl)pyridine) and [Pt(bzimb)(C≡C-R)] as well as alkynylgold(III) complexes [Au(C DEGREESN DEGREESC)(C≡C-R)] (C DEGREESN DEGREESC = 2,6-diphenylpyridine), [Au{C(Np) DEGREESN DEGREESC(Np)}(C≡C-R)] (C(Np) DEGREESN DEGREESC(Np) = 2,6-di(2-naphthyl)pyridine) and [Au(N DEGREESN DEGREESN)(C≡C-R)] (N DEGREESN DEGREESN = 2,6-bis(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)pyridine) in order to have a better understanding on their nature of the emissive origins as well as the radiative and nonradiative processes. In particular, factors governing the ordering of the triplet excited states and radiative decay rate constants of the emissive state ( ES) have been examined. Their potential energy profiles for the deactivation process from the ES via triplet metal-centered states have also been explored. This study revealed for the first time the potential energy profiles for the thermal deactivation pathway of square planar platinum(II) and gold(III) complexes. In addition to the computational

Book Self assembly of Platinum II  Complexes with Tunable Photophysical Properties in Confined Spaces and in Solution

Download or read book Self assembly of Platinum II Complexes with Tunable Photophysical Properties in Confined Spaces and in Solution written by Rémi Rouquette and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis focuses on the design, synthesis and the photophysical characterisation of luminescent neutral platinum(II) compounds containing a tridentate chromophoric ligand and a monodentate ancillary moiety with different functionalities. Such complexes exhibited drastic changes to their photoluminescence properties upon self-assembly, triggered by the establishment of weak noncovalent p-p stacking and metallophilic interactions. It was demonstrated that these platinum(II) complexes can be covalently attached to silicon and gold substrates but also encapsulated into polymer particles. The self-assembly properties of amphiphilic platinum(II) complexes have also been intensively studied. Understanding the behaviour of one complex in a solvent mixture allowed further investigation into the supramolecular co-assembly of two different platinum(II) complexes. This approach leads to the formation of solvatochromic fibers with specific and reversible phototophysical properties. The investigated compounds and their assemblies were useful for the development of novel functional materials for sensing or stimuli-responsiveness applications.

Book Synthesis  Characterization and Photophysical Properties of Platinum II  Metallopolyyne Polymers for Photovoltaic Applications

Download or read book Synthesis Characterization and Photophysical Properties of Platinum II Metallopolyyne Polymers for Photovoltaic Applications written by Li Li and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Luminescent Platinum II  Complexes Containing Dianionic Tetradentate Ligands Having Mixed Oxygen  Nitrogen and Carbon Donor Atoms and Platinum II  containing Phosphorescent Polymers

Download or read book Luminescent Platinum II Complexes Containing Dianionic Tetradentate Ligands Having Mixed Oxygen Nitrogen and Carbon Donor Atoms and Platinum II containing Phosphorescent Polymers written by 唐煒燁 and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Luminescent Platinum II   Palladium II  and Gold III  Complexes Containing Isocyanide  Alkynyl and N heterocyclic Carbene Ligands

Download or read book Luminescent Platinum II Palladium II and Gold III Complexes Containing Isocyanide Alkynyl and N heterocyclic Carbene Ligands written by 孔繁峰 and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Iridium III  in Optoelectronic and Photonics Applications

Download or read book Iridium III in Optoelectronic and Photonics Applications written by Eli Zysman-Colman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamental photophysical properties of iridium(III) materials make this class of materials the pre-eminent transition metal complex for use in optoelectronic applications. Iridium(III) in Optoelectronic and Photonics Applications represents the definitive account of photoactive iridium complexes and their use across a wide variety of applications. This two-volume set begins with an overview of the synthesis of these complexes and discusses their photophysical properties. The text highlights not only mononuclear complexes but also the properties of multinuclear and polymeric iridium-based materials and the assembly of iridium complexes into larger supramolecular architectures such as MOFs and soft materials. Chapters devoted to the use of these iridium-based materials in diverse optoelectronic applications follow, including: electroluminescent devices such as organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and light-emitting electrochemical cells (LEECs); electrochemiluminescence (ECL); bioimaging; sensing; light harvesting in the context of solar cell applications; in photoredox catalysis and as components for solar fuels. Although primarily targeting a chemistry audience, the wide applicability of these compounds transcends traditional disciplines, making this text also of use to physicists, materials scientists or biologists who have interests in these areas.

Book Design and Synthesis of Luminescent Homo  And Heterometallic Complexes of Platinum ii

Download or read book Design and Synthesis of Luminescent Homo And Heterometallic Complexes of Platinum ii written by 俞嘉麗 and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Design and Synthesis of Luminescent Homo- and Heterometallic Complexes of Platinum(II)" by 俞嘉麗, Ka-lai, Yu, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3123969 Subjects: Platinum compounds - Synthesis Electrochemistry