OPTIMLIGHTHARVEST (259312)

  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/259312

  FP7 (2007-2013)

  Large Scale Architectures with Nanometric Structured Interfaces for Charge Separation, Transport and Interception

  ERC Starting Grant - Materials and Synthesis (ERC-SG-PE5)

  photocatalysis

  2011-03-01 Start Date (YY-MM-DD)

  2016-02-29 End Date (YY-MM-DD)

  € 1,427,000 Total Cost

  Description

This research is aimed at developing new architectures at the molecular, nanometric, and macroscopic scales for the design and study of light induced charge transport using synthetic systems. The strategic objective is to establish a comprehensive approach for constructing nanometric scale hybrid structures that will enable us to tune the required physical, chemical, and electrical properties across scales required for efficient harvesting of light energy in a rigorous manner for enhancing our capabilities and basic understanding of light harvesting processes. We will form nanometric architectures featuring molecular diversity and functionality with nanometric gaps coupled to scaffolds capable of electrical transport. The nanometric architectures will be formed via simple yet powerful methods relying on sophisticated use of nanostructure surface chemistry and material properties while minimizing the application of top-down fabrication methods and will be studied at the single building block level as well as at array level. Meticulous study of the light induced charge separation and transport at the nanometric scale using single nanostructure building blocks as well as the collective dynamics of large scale arrays will be addressed with an emphasis on understanding charge dynamics at interfaces. The research activity will utilize unique nanostructure assembly methods and post-growth manipulation of the chemical composition developed during my research. Achieving our fundamental goals is expected to lead to new insights and capabilities relating to the harvesting of light energy and converting it to electrical energy and to significantly advance our ability to utilize light energy for photocatalysis.

  Complicit Organisations

1 Israeli organisation participates in OPTIMLIGHTHARVEST.