Publications [#231995] of David N. Beratan

Journal Articles

1. Zusman, LD; Beratan, DN, Three-state model for two-electron transfer reactions, Journal of Physical Chemistry A, vol. 101 no. 22 (May, 1997), pp. 4136-4141, American Chemical Society (ACS) [pdf], [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/14)

   Abstract:
   Much of electron transfer based catalysis relies upon multielectron rather than single-electron transfer processes. If the multielectron events proceed through stable one-electron intermediates, conventional theory describes the events However, when an unstable one-electron intermediate plays a role, when a stable intermediate lives for a brief period of time, or when concerted multielectron events occur, the electronic coupling and free energy dependence of the rate is distinct from that arising in one-electron theories. We describe several new features that can arise in multielectron processes, predict their experimental signature, and show how these ideas can be applied to specific experimental systems.