Photochemistry II: Solar Energy Conversion

This lecture covers the principles of photochemistry, focusing on solar energy conversion processes such as dye-sensitized solar cells and artificial photosynthesis. It explores topics like electron transfer dynamics, nano-heterogeneous electron transfer, and the Marcus theory. The course also delves into the dynamics of light-induced electron transfer reactions and the semi-classical treatment of electron transfer. Students will learn about the interfacial electron transfer, nuclear reorganization energy, and the Marcus-Jortner theory. The lecture concludes with examples of homogeneous and nano-heterogeneous systems in photo-oxydation and the dynamics of light-induced electron transfer.