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Background and Hypothesis Although the thalamus has a central role in schizophrenia pathophysiology, contributing to sensory, cognitive, and sleep alterations, the nature and dynamics of the alterations occurring within this structure remain largely elusive. Using a multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach, we examined whether anomalies: (1) differ across thalamic subregions/nuclei, (2) are already present in the early phase of psychosis (EP), and (3) worsen in chronic schizophrenia (SCHZ). Study Design T1-weighted and diffusion-weighted images were analyzed to estimate gray matter concentration (GMC) and microstructural parameters obtained from the spherical mean technique (intra-neurite volume fraction [VFINTRA)], intra-neurite diffusivity [DIFFINTRA], extra-neurite mean diffusivity [MDEXTRA], extra-neurite transversal diffusivity [TDEXTRA]) within 7 thalamic subregions. Results Compared to age-matched controls, the thalamus of EP patients displays previously unreported widespread microstructural alterations (VFINTRA decrease, TDEXTRA increase) that are associated with similar alterations in the whole brain white matter, suggesting altered integrity of white matter fiber tracts in the thalamus. In both patient groups, we also observed more localized and heterogenous changes (either GMC decrease, MDEXTRA increase, or DIFFINTRA decrease) in mediodorsal, posterior, and ventral anterior parts of the thalamus in both patient groups, suggesting that the nature of the alterations varies across subregions. GMC and DIFFINTRA in the whole thalamus correlate with global functioning, while DIFFINTRA in the subregion encompassing the medial pulvinar is significantly associated with negative symptoms in SCHZ. Conclusion Our data reveals both widespread and more localized thalamic anomalies that are already present in the early phase of psychosis.

Experimentally determining the strength of a Lewis acid is a highly desirable and important task that has implications across the chemical sciences. Recently, we developed a new fluorescence-based ...

The unexpectedly challenging synthesis of 4-pyridyl-extended dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]phospholes via Stille cross-coupling is reported. The optical and electrochemical properties of the phosphoryl-bridged species were studied experimentally and computationally, and their properties were compared with those of their non-P-bridged congeners. The 4-pyridyl-extended dithienophospholes display quantitative luminescence quantum yields in solution and reversible reduction features upon methylation of the pyridine rings. Because of their very high brightness, even in water, 4-pyridyl-extended dithienophospholes are highly promising candidates for new fluorescent probes.

Despite an historical connection between the arts and sciences, in the past century, the two disciplines have been greatly siloed. However, there is a renewed interest in collaboration across the arts and sciences to support conservation practice by understanding and communicating complex environmental, social, and cultural challenges in novel ways. 6&6 was created as a transdisciplinary art–science initiative to promote a deeper appreciation of the Sonoran Desert. Six artists and six scientists were paired to create work that explored conservation issues in the Sonoran Desert and the Gulf of California. In-depth interviews were conducted with the artists and scientists throughout the 4-year initiative to understand the impact of 6&6 on their personal and professional behaviors and outlook. The findings from this case study reveal the role that intensive, place-based, and transdisciplinary art–science programs can play in shaping narratives to better communicate the patterns and processes of nature and human–environment interactions.

Despite the prominence of rare-earth complexes to act as Lewis acid catalysts in organic synthesis, the comprehensive measure of the Lewis acid strength of such compounds has yet to be performed due to incompatibilities with existing methods. We report our results in measurement of a sequence of lanthanide triflates via our recently established fluorescent Lewis adduct (FLA) method. The persistence in solution of these Lewis acids as solvated coordination complexes is accurately measurable by the FLA method. However, several of the rare-earth species exhibit fluorescence quenching, which may potentially inhibit the measurement. Nevertheless, meaningful FLA measurements were still possible, and the results correspond to both periodic trends and were even consistent with previous correlated reported data.

Herein we report selective P-C and P-N chemistry as a new synthetic tool for constructing phosphorus (P)-chromophores with rich chemical structures. Our studies reveal that isomeric structures significantly influence the chemical structure and electronic communication of P-heteropines, which results in efficient tunability of the photophysical properties. In particular, isomeric P-chromophores with a protic N-H (indole) are also capable of participating in intramolecular H bonding, offering a new strategy to access a near-infrared chromophore.

Right-sided infective endocarditis (IE) accounts for 5% to 10% of all IE cases. Compared with left-sided IE, it is more often associated with intravenous drug abuse and intracardiac devices, whereas the latter has become more prevalent in recent decades. The authors report the first case of IE in a heterotopic caval valved stent used for treating torrential tricuspid regurgitation. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

Development of novel organics that exhibit multiple and stable redox states, limited solubility and improved conductivity is a highly rewarding direction for improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). As biologically derived organic molecules, carbonylpyridinium compounds have desirable and tunable redox properties, making them suitable candidates for battery applications. In this work, we report a structural evolution of carbonylpyridinium-based redox-active organics, from 2-electron accepting BMP to 4-electron accepting small, conjugated molecules (1, 2), and then to the corresponding conjugated polymers (CP1, CP2). Through suppression of dissolution and increasing electrochemical conductivity, the LIBs performance can be gradually enhanced. At a relatively high current of 0.5 A g-1, high specific capacities for 1 (100 mAh g-1), 2 (260 mAh g-1), CP1 (360 mAh g-1) and CP2 (540 mAh g-1) can be reached after 240 cycles. Particularly, the rate performance and cycling stability of CP2 surpasses many reported commercial inorganic and organic electrode materials. This work provides a promising new carbonylpyridinium-based building block featured with multiple redox centers, on the way to high performance Li-organic batteries.

Redox-active polymers have recently become promising candidates for next-generation electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Materials made from small molecules with one or multiple reversible redox states are required to develop high energy density organic electrodes. Here, we focus our attention on 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole (BTZ), a widely employed organic electron acceptor with a suitable redox potential (−1.48 V vs Ag/Ag+ in acetonitrile) and a large theoretical charge-storage capacity (164.5 mAh/g). In this study, we synthesized gram quantities of poly(5-vinylbenzothiadiazole) from BTZ in three synthetic steps and employed a versatile and scalable radical polymerization protocol to make the final polymer. Lithium–organic hybrid batteries using this polymer as a cathode displayed a high specific capacity of 140 mAh/g at a charge/discharge potential of 1.70 V vs Li/Li+. This polymer showed promising performance and high stability, reaching up to 85% of the theoretical capacity and maintaining 99% cou...

Contributing to and maintaining public goods are important for a functioning society. In reality, however, we see large variations in contribution behavior. While some individuals are not cooperative, others are highly so. Still others cooperate only to the extent they believe others will. Although these distinct behavioral types clearly have a divergent social impact, the sources of heterogeneity are poorly understood. We used source‐localized resting electroencephalography in combination with a model‐free clustering approach to participants' behavior in the Public Goods Game to explain heterogeneity. Findings revealed that compared to noncooperators, both conditional cooperators and unconditional cooperators are characterized by higher baseline activation in the right temporo‐parietal junction, an area involved in social cognition. Interestingly, conditional cooperators were further characterized by higher baseline activation in the left lateral prefrontal cortex, an area involved in behavioral control. Our findings suggest that conditional cooperators' better capacities for behavioral control enable them to control their propensity to cooperate and thus to minimize the risk of exploitation by noncooperators.

Summary The strength of a Lewis acid is an important parameter in establishing its utility for practical applications. Here, we report a universal fluorescence-based method for accurately determining the strength of a range of Lewis acids. Utilizing a fluorescent dithienophosphole oxide architecture, we are able to emulate the structural motif of the widely employed Gutmann-Beckett method. This allows us to precisely correlate the optical response to the strength of a Lewis acid. In comparison to commonly used methods that employ 31P NMR chemical shifts or quantum-chemical calculations, our method strongly suggests that using fluorescent Lewis acid-base adducts (FLAs) is more reliable. Moreover, our method provides a direct measure of the Lewis acidity of a given solution, independent of the Lewis base, with direct implications to the overall utility of a Lewis acid in practical applications.

Background Sphingolipids – the structural cell membrane components – and their metabolites are involved in signal transduction and participate in the regulation of immunity. We investigated the prognostic implications of sphingolipid metabolic profiling on mortality in a large cohort of patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs). Methods We measured 15 different sphingomyelin (SM) types in patients with LRTIs from a previous Swiss multicenter trial that examined the impact of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy on total antibiotic use and rates and duration of hospitalization. Primary and secondary end points were adverse outcomes – defined as death or intensive care unit admission within 30 days – and 6-year mortality. Results Of 360 patients, 8.9% experienced an adverse outcome within 30 days and 46% died within 6 years. Levels of all SM types were significantly lower in pneumonia patients vs. those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation (p Conclusions Circulating sphingolipid levels are lower in inflammatory conditions such as pneumonia and correlate with adverse short-term outcomes. Further characterization of the physiological, pathophysiological and metabolic roles of sphingolipids under inflammatory conditions may facilitate understanding of their roles in infectious disease.

Given the urgency of climate change mitigation, motivating individuals to behave in sustainable ways constitutes a key challenge for environmental science. Although many studies evidence people’s long-lasting pro-environmental attitudes, such attitudes often do not translate into behavior. The present research hypothesizes that cognitive resources are a crucial moderator, explaining when pro-environmental attitudes turn into behavior. Specifically, we investigate the attitude–behavior gap while taking a “cognition perspective” on environmental behavior. Using experience sampling, the present research demonstrates that individual differences in central aspects of cognitive control (assessed by working memory capacity) moderate the relationship between environmental attitudes and behavior. Our correlational findings suggest that people with positive environmental attitudes also require high working memory capacity to behave in line with their ideals. Our results do not only provide empirical support for recent theorizing in environmental research, but, perhaps more importantly, might offer a central lever for behavioral change initiatives (e.g., “nudging”).

Over the years, various multiparameter methods have been developed to measure the strength of a Lewis acid. However, a major challenge for these measurements lies in the complexity that arises from variables such as solvent and other fundamental interactions, as well as perturbations of Lewis acids as their reaction environment changes. Herein, we evaluate the impact of solvent effects on the Fluorescent Lewis Adduct (FLA) method using a series of representative Lewis acids. The solution-state nature of the FLA method in particular, offers the ability to correlate Lewis Acid Units (LAUs) obtained from the FLA measurement with chemical reactivity. The binding of a Lewis acid in various solvents reveals a measurable dichotomy between both polarity and donor ability of the solvent. While not strictly separable, we observe that, as solvent polarity increases observed LAUs increase; however, as solvent donor ability increases, the observed LAUs decrease. This dichotomy was confirmed by titration data and catalytic Diels-Alder cycloaddition and hydrosilylation reactions, illustrating that solvation effects can be appropriately gauged by LAU values determined from the FLA method.

The use of donor–π–acceptor (D–π–A) skeletons is an effective strategy for the design of fluorophores with red-shifted emission. In particular, the use of amino and boryl moieties as the electron-donating and -accepting groups, respectively, can produce dyes that exhibit high fluorescence and solvatochromism. Herein, we introduce a dithienophosphole P-oxide scaffold as an acceptor–spacer to produce a boryl- and amino-substituted donor–acceptor–acceptor (D–A–A) π-system. The thus obtained fluorophores exhibit emission in the near-infrared (NIR) region, while maintaining high fluorescence quantum yields even in polar solvents (e.g. λem = 704 nm and ΦF = 0.69 in CH3CN). A comparison of these compounds with their formyl- or cyano-substituted counterparts demonstrated the importance of the boryl group for generating intense emission. The differences among these electron-accepting substituents were examined in detail using theoretical calculations, which revealed the crucial role of the boryl group in lowering the nonradiative decay rate constant by decreasing the non-adiabatic coupling in the internal conversion process. The D–A–A framework was further fine-tuned to improve the photostability. One of these D–A–A dyes was successfully used in bioimaging to visualize the blood vessels of Japanese medaka larvae and mouse brain., Combination of electron-accepting diarylboryl terminal groups and dithienophosphole oxide spacers with electron-donating triarylamine moieties produces donor–acceptor–acceptor type π-systems, which exhibit emissions in the near-infrared region.

Using magnetization techniques to determine the temperature dependence of critical current in Nb3Sn wires is attractive because of the relative ease compared with using variable-temperature transport measurements. However, there is a known mismatch in the temperature scaling characterizations when using magnetization data compared to transport data. From a practical standpoint, it is the transport properties that matter, as performance prediction, margin calculations, and other aspects of magnet designs rely on the knowledge of the amount of transport current the superconductor can carry in a magnetic field. In this paper, we will identify the underlying issues and propose a procedural solution for determining the temperature dependence of transport critical current in Nb3Sn superconducting wires using magnetization measurements. By using one standard transport measurement at 4.2 K as an ‘anchor’, with this procedural solution it becomes possible to combine the simplicity and economy of quick magnetization measurements at different temperatures with the accurate prediction of transport properties in extrapolated temperature ranges. This study is based on experimental data using internal tin-type wire, but we also address the theoretical implications that would be generally applicable to other wire designs. The strength of our analysis is that our work leads to proposed procedures that improve the accuracy of the temperature scaling even if the assumed pinning curve shape does not fit the data as well at some temperatures, whether those temperatures are close to 4.2 K or to T C.

A series of neutral pentacoordinate dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]phosphole compounds were synthesized by [4 + 1] cycloaddition with o-quinones. Counter to the expected trigonal bipyramidal geometry, the luminescent hypervalent dithienophospholes exhibit square pyramidal geometry with inherently Lewis acidic phosphorus center that is stabilized via supramolecular π-stacking interactions in the solid state and in solution. Due to their Lewis-acid character, the compounds react with nucleophiles, suggesting their potential as mediator in organic transformations. The new species thus present an intriguing structural plaform for the design of neutral P(v) Lewis acids with useful reactivities.

The unexpectedly challenging synthesis of 4-pyridyl-extended dithieno[3,2

The evaluation of the chromaticity of a series of fluorescent Lewis adducts with highly luminescent dithienophospholes enables the unequivocal determination of the strength of Lewis acids. Our method provides a simple, robust, and efficient avenue to discern an exhaustive list of species from across the period table.

Der Band vermittelt in leicht verständlicher Weise eine Übersicht über die Energietechnik im Gebäude: Heizung, Lüftung und Elektrizität. Er behandelt das gesamte Spektrum der Wärmeerzeugungssysteme, von den Feuerungen bis zur Solaranlage, die Verfahren der Wärmeverteilung und -abgabe sowie der Lüftungs-, Kälte- und Klimatechnik. Die energetisch immer bedeutsamere Warmwasserversorgung wird untersucht. Der Einsatz der elektrischen Energie, der Lichttechnik und der Gebäudeautomation wird ebenfalls erörtert. Neben den technischen Installationen werden die zugrunde liegenden physikalisch-chemischen Vorgänge besprochen. Es kommen die Faktoren zur Sprache, die zur Behaglichkeit beitragen und den Energieverbrauch beeinflussen. Die Autoren geben Hinweise zur Wahl eines gebäude- und benutzerangepassten Gebäudetechniksystems sowie zu dessen Dimensionierung. Der Inhalt macht die Vorgänge verständlich, die in Anlagen im Normal- und im Störfall ablaufen. So liefert er die Grundlagen für ein kritisches Beurteilen von Anlagekonzepten in technischer, betrieblicher und ökologischer Hinsicht.

Low molecular weight organic molecules that can accept multiple electrons at high reduction potentials are sought after as electrode materials for high-energy sustainable batteries. To date their synthesis has been difficult, and organic scaffolds for electron donors significantly outnumber electron acceptors. Herein, we report the synthesis and electronic properties of two highly electron-deficient phosphaviologen derivatives from a phosphorus-bridged 4,4'-bipyridine and characterize their electrochemical properties. Phosphaviologen sulfide (PVS) and P-methyl phosphaviologen (PVM) accept two and three electrons at high reduction potentials, respectively. PVM can reversibly accept three electrons between 3–3.6 V vs. Li/Li+ with an equivalent molecular weight of 102 g (mol−1 e−) (262 mA h g−1), making it a promising scaffold for sustainable organic electrode materials having high specific energy densities., Two strongly electron-accepting viologens, including an intriguing tricationic species, are reported. The utility of the tricationic viologen for energy storage has been showcased via use as electrode in a proof-of-concept battery.

The unexpectedly challenging synthesis of 4-pyridyl-extended dithienophospholes is reported. The optical and electrochemical properties of the phosphoryl-bridged species were studied experimentally and computationally, and their properties compared to their non-P-bridged congeners. The 4-pyridyl-extended dithieno-phospholes display quantitative luminescence quantum yields in solution.

Why are some people more biased than others in their implicit evaluations during social interaction? The dispositional determinants of individual differences in implicit intergroup bias are poorly understood. Here, we explored whether such variability might be explained by stable neural traits. For that purpose, we used the source-localized resting electroencephalograms of 83 members of naturalistic social groups to explain their bias in an in-/outgroup implicit association test. Lower levels of resting theta current density in the right temporo-parietal junction (TPJ) were associated with stronger implicit intergroup bias and explained unique variability in bias beyond relevant personality questionnaires. These findings demonstrate the added value of the neural trait approach in predicting inter-individual differences in implicit social cognition. Given that low levels of resting theta current density during wakefulness likely reflect increased cortical activation, our results suggest that individuals with an efficiently working right TPJ possess capacities to mediate specific cognitive processes that predispose them towards stronger implicit intergroup bias. As the human species has evolved living in distinct social groups, the capacity to quickly differentiate friend from foe became highly adaptive and might thus constitute an essential part of human nature.

Herein we study the effects of borane incorporation in a perylene diimide (PDI)-based non-fullerene acceptor (NFA). We have previously demonstrated that a PDI-bithiophene-PDI ((PDI)2Th2) compound c...

Summary The synthesis of a π-conjugated organophosphorus species with bridging P–P unit is reported. Because of the pyramidal geometry of the phosphorus centers, the molecular scaffold provides intriguing electronic communication throughout the three-dimensional structure via π-σ-π conjugation in stepwise fashion. The dimeric species was serendipitously found to be accessible via a reaction of the corresponding P-amino-phosphole precursor through mediation with the hard Lewis acid BF3. We provide detailed mechanistic studies toward a suitable reaction mechanism that was also verified via computational means. Moreover, we elaborate the utility of the biphosphole via phosphorus functionalization that lends further proof for the step conjugation provided by the unique phosphorus-based molecular architecture.

When people sense that another person tries to control their decisions, some people will act against the control, whereas others will not. This individual tendency to control‐averse behavior can have far‐reaching consequences, such as engagement in illegal activities or noncompliance with medical treatments. Although individual differences in control‐averse behavior have been well documented in behavioral studies, their neurological basis is less well understood. Here, we use a neural trait approach to examine whether individual differences in control‐averse behavior might be linked to stable brain‐based characteristics. To do so, we analyze the association between intrinsic connectivity networks as measured by resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging and control‐averse behavior in an economic exchange game. In this game, subjects make choices that are either free or controlled by another person, with real consequences to both interaction partners. We find that the individual level of control‐averse behavior can be positively predicted by intrinsic connectivity within the salience network, but not the central executive network or the default mode network. Specifically, subjects with a more prominent connectivity hub in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex show greater levels of control‐averse behavior. This finding provides the first evidence that the heterogeneity in control‐averse behavior might originate in systematic differences of the stable functional brain organization.

The P-functionalization of dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]phosphole oxides via reaction of a P-chloro derivative with aromatic amines and alcohols is reported. The reactions proceed rapidly and provide the products in good yields, highlighting the synthetic versatility of the P-chloro dithienophosphole oxide toward effectively modifying the molecular scaffold without the need for elaborate phosphorus precursor syntheses. The resulting phosphinic amide and ester products show interesting photophysics that strongly depend on the nature of the P-substituent such as high luminescence quantum yields for the ester derivatives, as well as aggregation-induced enhanced emission for the amide derivative. The phosphinic amide species also shows intriguing self-assembly in the solid state via hydrogen bonding.

The synthesis of a series of conjugated organophosphorus materials with intramolecular Lewis acid/base interactions and the exploration of the electronic nature of the bonding around the resulting hypervalent phosphorus centers are reported. To further establish the influence of increasing the size of the π-conjugated backbone, two scaffolds, thiazolyl-thiophene and benzothiazolyl-thiophene, were included in this study. Single-crystal X-ray crystallography of several of the compounds supports the hypervalent nature of the phosphorus center in the new species. Surprisingly, altering the Lewis acidity of the phosphorus center via oxidation or methylation impacts the coordinating mode of the thiazolyl substituent, which also has considerable impact on the photophysical and electrochemical properties of the π-conjugated molecular scaffolds. Through theoretical calculations involving natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis and atom-in-molecules (AIM) correlation, the existence and electronic nature of weak hypervalent bonding interactions around the phosphorus center was solidified as weak 3c-4e and/or σ-hole bonds, depending on the coordination mode of the peripheral thiazolyl substituent as well as the Lewis acidity of the phosphorus center.

Metabolomics is a rapidly growing area of research. Metabolomic markers can provide information about the interaction of different organ systems, and thereby improve the understanding of physio-pathological processes, disease risk, prognosis and therapy responsiveness in a variety of diseases. Areas covered: In this narrative review of recent clinical studies investigating metabolomic markers in adult patients presenting with acute infectious disease, we mainly focused on patients with sepsis and lower respiratory tract infections. Currently, there is a growing body of literature showing that single metabolites from distinct metabolic pathways, as well as more complex metabolomic signatures are associated with disease severity and outcome in patients with systemic infections. These pathways include, among others, metabolomic markers of oxidative stress, steroid hormone and amino acid pathways, and nutritional markers. Expert commentary: Metabolic profiling has great potential to optimize patient management, to provide new targets for individual therapy and thereby improve survival of patients. At this stage, research mainly focused on the identification of new predictive signatures and less on metabolic determinants to predict treatment response. The transition from observational studies to implementation of novel markers into clinical practice is the next crucial step to prove the usefulness of metabolomic markers in patient care.

Herein we report on the first successful coupling of the dithienophosphole (S2PO) functional building block with three types of heteroaryl end caps using direct (hetero)arylation C–H bond functionalization methods. As a model reaction, S2PO was coupled with ethylhexyl phthalimide. The reaction conditions were optimized to give yields up to 67%. Applying the optimized conditions to hexyl phthalimide and N-annulated perylene diimide gave yields of 68% and 49% for the corresponding products, respectively. Compounds were characterized by optical absorption and emission spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermal gravimetric analysis and compared with their phosphole-free analogues. It was found that incorporation of the phosphole resulted in a lowering of the LUMO energy level for both compounds compared to their analogues. The bis(perylene diimide)S2PO product was used as an acceptor in bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaic devices with three donor polymers. High Voc values of 1.0–1.1 V were obtained from devices spin cast from o-dichlorobenzene, a significant result for devices with non-fullerene acceptors.

With advances in technology, artificial agents such as humanoid robots will soon become a part of our daily lives. For safe and intuitive collaboration, it is important to understand the goals behind their motor actions. In humans, this process is mediated by changes in activity in fronto‐parietal brain areas. The extent to which these areas are activated when observing artificial agents indicates the naturalness and easiness of interaction. Previous studies indicated that fronto‐parietal activity does not depend on whether the agent is human or artificial. However, it is unknown whether this activity is modulated by observing grasping (self‐related action) and pointing actions (other‐related action) performed by an artificial agent depending on the action goal. Therefore, we designed an experiment in which subjects observed human and artificial agents perform pointing and grasping actions aimed at two different object categories suggesting different goals. We found a signal increase in the bilateral inferior parietal lobule and the premotor cortex when tool versus food items were pointed to or grasped by both agents, probably reflecting the association of hand actions with the functional use of tools. Our results show that goal attribution engages the fronto‐parietal network not only for observing a human but also a robotic agent for both self‐related and social actions. The debriefing after the experiment has shown that actions of human‐like artificial agents can be perceived as being goal‐directed. Therefore, humans will be able to interact with service robots intuitively in various domains such as education, healthcare, public service, and entertainment.

Two highly water-soluble phosphaviologens were synthesized via effective protocols requiring as little as two steps and only minimal purification. The new species were purposefully designed for potential application in photocatalysis as a binary system in conjunction with titanium dioxide (anatase). To this end, the efficacy of the new materials for effective charge separation was investigated via photodegradation of methylene blue. In addition to improved aqueous solubility of the phosphaviologens, we successfully inhibited the photodegradation of methylene blue in comparison to pristine TiO2 due to the highly electron accepting properties of phosphaviologens, which can effectively accept a photoexcited electron from TiO2. We also went on to compare our phosphaviologens to traditional viologens, revealing that they are equally as effective in creating a charge-separated state for TiO2.