Energy Conversion in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis

By Katharina Brinkert

Book Overview

Introduction: Comparing Solar Energy Conversion Processes in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis.- Photosynthesis - A Brief Overview.- Biomimetic Systems for Artificial Photosynthesis.- Architecture, Structure and Composition of the Energy Conversion Centres.- Light Absorption and Excitation Transfer.- Electron Transfer.- Water Oxidation Catalysis and Hydrogen Evolution.- Carbon Fixation.- Protection Mechanisms.- Photosynthetic Efficiency.- Summary: Towards the Realization of an 'Artificial Leaf'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030085910
• ISBN13: 9783030085919
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"