Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems
Photosynthesis is one of the most essential biological processes in which specialized pigment-protein complexes absorb solar photons, and with a remarkably high efficiency, guide the photo-induced excitation energy toward the reaction center to subsequently trigger its conversion to chemical energy....
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| author | Chen, Lipeng Shenai, Prathamesh Zheng, Fulu Somoza, Alejandro Zhao, Yang |
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| description | Photosynthesis is one of the most essential biological processes in which specialized pigment-protein complexes absorb solar photons, and with a remarkably high efficiency, guide the photo-induced excitation energy toward the reaction center to subsequently trigger its conversion to chemical energy. In this work, we review the principles of optimal energy transfer in various natural and artificial light harvesting systems. We begin by presenting the guiding principles for optimizing the energy transfer efficiency in systems connected to dissipative environments, with particular attention paid to the potential role of quantum coherence in light harvesting systems. We will comment briefly on photo-protective mechanisms in natural systems that ensure optimal functionality under varying ambient conditions. For completeness, we will also present an overview of the charge separation and electron transfer pathways in reaction centers. Finally, recent theoretical and experimental progress on excitation energy transfer, charge separation, and charge transport in artificial light harvesting systems is delineated, with organic solar cells taken as prime examples. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1036112023-07-14T15:55:48Z Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems Chen, Lipeng Shenai, Prathamesh Zheng, Fulu Somoza, Alejandro Zhao, Yang School of Materials Science & Engineering Photosynthesis is one of the most essential biological processes in which specialized pigment-protein complexes absorb solar photons, and with a remarkably high efficiency, guide the photo-induced excitation energy toward the reaction center to subsequently trigger its conversion to chemical energy. In this work, we review the principles of optimal energy transfer in various natural and artificial light harvesting systems. We begin by presenting the guiding principles for optimizing the energy transfer efficiency in systems connected to dissipative environments, with particular attention paid to the potential role of quantum coherence in light harvesting systems. We will comment briefly on photo-protective mechanisms in natural systems that ensure optimal functionality under varying ambient conditions. For completeness, we will also present an overview of the charge separation and electron transfer pathways in reaction centers. Finally, recent theoretical and experimental progress on excitation energy transfer, charge separation, and charge transport in artificial light harvesting systems is delineated, with organic solar cells taken as prime examples. Published version 2015-10-01T08:21:03Z 2019-12-06T21:16:16Z 2015-10-01T08:21:03Z 2019-12-06T21:16:16Z 2015 2015 Journal Article Chen, L., Shenai, P., Zheng, F., Somoza, A., & Zhao, Y. (2015). Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems. Molecules, 20(8), 15224-15272. 1420-3049 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/103611 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38774 10.3390/molecules200815224 en Molecules © 2015 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Chen, Lipeng Shenai, Prathamesh Zheng, Fulu Somoza, Alejandro Zhao, Yang Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title | Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title_full | Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title_fullStr | Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title_short | Optimal Energy Transfer in Light-Harvesting Systems |
| title_sort | optimal energy transfer in light harvesting systems |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/103611 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38774 |
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