MOLECULAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES MIMIC PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Photoinduced charge-transfer processes involving molecules adsorbed at interfaces are a fascinating topic which is presently attracting wide attention. Our investigations have focused on the identification of t he factors that control the dynamics of such processes. The goal is to design molecular electronic devices that achieve efficient light-indu ced charge separation. Applications of similar systems in photochromic and electrochromic devices appear also feasible.