Ionically polymer-bound transition metal complex for photochemical

Abstract

Novel catalyst for the photochemical conversion and storage of radiant energy through the conversion of strained cyclic non-conjugated carbon containing compounds to their corresponding conjugated forms comprises ionically bonding a transition metal complex having a square planar geometry and multiple sites of coordination with an anion-exchange resin. A method is provided for the preparation of the novel catalyst and comprises forming an acid salt derivative of the transition metal complex and mixing it together with an anion-exchange resin. A process wherein the novel catalyst is added to a strained cyclic non-conjugated carbon containing compound resulting in the release of heat energy through the conversion of the non-conjugated carbon containing compound to its conjugated form. A process and sealed container means wherein the non-conjugated carbon containing compound and the catalyst are in compartments and are separated until heat energy is required. The means of separation is then broken and the non-conjugated carbon containing compound is converted to the conjugated form with the release of heat energy. A process and apparatus wherein the conjugated carbon containing compound is exposed to radiant energy and is converted to the non-conjugated form. The non-conjugated form is then combined with the catalyst described hereinabove, converting the non-conjugated form to the conjugated form and resulting in the release of heat energy which is collected.