It has been shown that photochemistry offers a route to otherwise inaccessible compounds such as the tris-acetonitrile cluster Ru3(CO)9(MeCN)3.
As with the mono- and bis- analogues, Ru3(CO)9(MeCN)3 has shown considerable potential for reaction chemistry.
We are now set to apply our photochemical techniques to a variety of pure and applied chemical problems.
I am grateful to all my co-workers, in particular, C. Jones and G.P. Shields.
I am especially grateful to Professor Lord Lewis and Dr P.R. Raithby for all of their guidance and encouragement.