We present new models and simulations of electron transfer (ET) at
the semiconductor−liquid interface (SLI).
The simulations are of a “first principles” molecular dynamics
type and therefore incorporate electronic structure
calculations. An
In(H2O)6
2+/3+ redox
species, water, and InP semiconductor system are focused on.
We
discuss the problem of electron localization at this interface,
especially as it relates to ET. The study allows
the mechanism of the ET process to be analyzed. Rate constant
calculations are performed with the dynamics
of the entire system incorporated. We apparently present the first
calculation of electron transfer coupling
matrix elements for the SLI.
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