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Ida Josefsson1, Susanna K Eriksson2, Håkan Rensmo2
1Department of Physics, Stockholm University , AlbaNova University Center, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
Abstract:
The solvation of the ruthenium(II) tris(bipyridine) ion ([Ru(bpy)3](2+)) is investigated with molecular dynamics simulations of lithium halide solutions in polar solvents. The anion distribution around the [Ru(bpy)3](2+) complex exhibits a strong solvent dependence. In aqueous solution, the iodide ion forms a solvent shared complex with [Ru(bpy)3](2+), but not in the other solvents. Between Cl(-) and [Ru(bpy)3](2+), the strong hydration of the chloride ion results in a solvent separated complex where more than one solvent molecule separates the anion from the metal center. Hence, tailored solvation properties in electrolytes is a route to influence ion-ion interactions and related electron transfer processes.
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