Molecular catalysts for artificial photosynthesis can break down during operation and stop working, whereas biological photosynthesis uses an enzymatic repair strategy to maintain function. Now, the degradation pathway of a hydrogen-evolving RuPt photocatalyst has been identified, enabling the development of an active repair strategy involving the use of 1O2 to reoxidize the deactivated bridging ligand.
- Michael G. Pfeffer
- Carolin Müller
- Sven Rau
