Recent Advances in Photosynthetic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The conversion of light into chemical energy is one of the most important phenomena for both basic science (the theory of light–matter interaction) and for practical application (input of free energy of ecosystems, food production, energy conversion and storage for human uses, imaging devices, integrated opto-electronics, etc.). Photosynthetic systems are structured at every level of biological organization (from simple photosensitive molecules and (macro) molecular complexes through to membranes and cells up to individuals and supra-individual systems) for extremely efficient and specific functions, and can be used in smart bio-technology by combining them with new generation of advanced materials. Based on the unique properties of photosynthetic systems, a new generation of applications (components of integrated optoelectronic devices for photo and biosensors, fast optical switches and logic gates in circuits, etc.) are also under exploration in bio-technology research. The aim of the Special Issue is to provide a platform for and accept manuscripts comprising original results, reviews, and theoretical considerations in the field of light–matter interaction in living systems at any level of photosynthetic organization, as well as in artificial and biomimetic materials.

Dr. László Nagy
Dr. Petar H. Lambrev
Guest Editors

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