Long-range electron transfer in artificial systems with d(6) and d(8) metal photosensitizers

This review article summarizes the research progress made since the year 2000 in the field of long-range electron transfer with synthetic systems that use d(6) or d(8) metal complexes as photosensitizers. This includes charge transfer over distances greater than 10 angstrom in both covalent and noncovalent donor-bridge-acceptor systems. Metal complexes of Ru(II), Os(II), Re(I), Ir(III), Ir(I), and Pt(II) are considered. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.