Ruthenium Polypyridine Complexes Bearing Pyrroles and π-Extended Analogues. Synthesis, Spectroelectronic, Electrochemical, and Photovoltaic Properties

This personal account gives an overview of our research efforts dedicated to the chemistry of ruthenium polypyridine complexes, with a special focus on the effect of pyrrole substituents and their π-extended analogues. The synthesis of the complexes and their characterization will be presented, as well as their photovoltaic applications when applicable.