Ab initio calculations of the electronic properties of polypyridine transition metal complexes and their adsorption on metal surfaces in the presence of solvent and counterions.
Os(II)/(III) and Co(II)/(III) polypyridine complexes in aqueous solution are robust molecular entities both in freely solute state and adsorbed on Au(111)- and Pt(111)-electrode surfaces. This class of robust coordination chemical compounds have recently been characterized by electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (in situ STM). The Os-complexes were found to display strong tunneling spectroscopic (STS) features at the level of resolution of the single molecule while STS features of the Co complexes, although clear, were much weaker. The data was framed by concise but phenomenological theory of interfacial electrochemical electron transfer extended to the electrochemical in situ STM configuration. With a view on first-principle insight intoprevention programs, recycling practices and sustainable purchasing at all U.S. facilities,

Incorporating EPA WaterSense technologies in its facilities to conserve water,

Achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The MOU – the first such agreement signed by a leading consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer – also covers product stewardship, environmentally-preferred purchasing, green infrastructure, green transportation and environmental education initiatives in which EPA and LG will collaborate.

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