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Elementary steps in excited-state proton transfer.

Noam Agmon1

  • 1Department of Physical Chemistry and the Fritz Haber Research Center, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, Israel. agmon@fh.huji.ac.il

The Journal of Physical Chemistry. A
|July 15, 2006
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Excited-state proton transfer in hydroxy-aromatic photoacids involves a photon-induced cascade. Solvent effects significantly influence proton transfer dynamics and diffusion in aqueous solutions.

Area of Science:

  • Photochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Chemical Physics

Background:

  • Intermolecular excited-state proton transfer (ESIPT) is a fundamental photochemical process.
  • Hydroxy-aromatic compounds are key photoacid systems exhibiting ESIPT.
  • Understanding ESIPT mechanisms is crucial for various chemical and biological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive survey of the fundamental steps in ESIPT over the last two decades.
  • To analyze the influence of theoretical and experimental techniques on understanding ESIPT.
  • To elucidate the sequential events from photon absorption to proton transfer and subsequent reactions.

Main Methods:

  • Combined theoretical calculations and experimental investigations.
  • Sequential analysis of ultrafast to slower reaction dynamics.

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  • Study of solvent effects, including water content, temperature, and isotopic substitution.
  • Analysis of diffusion-influenced geminate reactions and salt effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Photon absorption initiates intramolecular charge transfer, influencing hydrogen bonds.
    • Proton transfer is highly sensitive to solvent composition, temperature, and isotopic effects.
    • Proton diffusion in solution involves collective hydrogen-bonding changes.
    • Geminate recombination and quenching mechanisms show good agreement between theory and experiment.

    Conclusions:

    • ESIPT is a complex cascade initiated by photoexcitation, with significant solvent modulation.
    • Theoretical and experimental synergy has advanced the understanding of ESIPT dynamics.
    • Diffusion-controlled reactions and recombination pathways are well-described by developed theories.