Spectroelectrochemistry Using Optically Transparent Electrodes - Ted Kuwana and the Early Years

Theodore Ted Kuwana and his research group played a central role in the invention and early development of spectroelectrochemistry at optically transparent electrodes (OTEs). The history of the idea and the first ten years of research are reviewed. Topics include OTEs and spectroelectrochemical cells for transmission and internal reflection experiments, rapid scan spectrometer development, and applications to kinetics of homogeneous chemical reactions associated with electrode processes and redox active biological compounds such as cytochromes. Relevant work of other contemporary research groups is also presented.

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The article reviews the central role played by Theodore Ted Kuwana and his research group in the invention and early development of spectroelectrochemistry at optically transparent electrodes (OTEs), as well as topics including rapid scan spectrometer development and applications to kinetics of chemical reactions and redox active biological compounds. Relevant work of other contemporary research groups is also presented.