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Quantum design of photosynthesis for bio-inspired solar-energy conversion

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  • Elisabet Romero

    (Faculty of Sciences, VU University)

  • Vladimir I. Novoderezhkin

    (A. N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Moscow State University)

  • Rienk van Grondelle

    (Faculty of Sciences, VU University)

Abstract

Photosynthesis is the natural process that converts solar photons into energy-rich products that are needed to drive the biochemistry of life. Two ultrafast processes form the basis of photosynthesis: excitation energy transfer and charge separation. Under optimal conditions, every photon that is absorbed is used by the photosynthetic organism. Fundamental quantum mechanics phenomena, including delocalization, underlie the speed, efficiency and directionality of the charge-separation process. At least four design principles are active in natural photosynthesis, and these can be applied practically to stimulate the development of bio-inspired, human-made energy conversion systems.

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  • Elisabet Romero & Vladimir I. Novoderezhkin & Rienk van Grondelle, 2017. "Quantum design of photosynthesis for bio-inspired solar-energy conversion," Nature, Nature, vol. 543(7645), pages 355-365, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:543:y:2017:i:7645:d:10.1038_nature22012
    DOI: 10.1038/nature22012
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