Light Harvesting in Photosynthesis

Roberta Croce (Editor), R. van Grondelle (Editor), H. van Amerongen (Editor), Ivo van Stokkum (Editor)

Research output: Book / ReportBook (Editorship) Academic

Abstract

This landmark collective work introduces the physical, chemical, and biological principles underlying photosynthesis: light absorption, excitation energy transfer, and charge separation. It begins with an introduction to properties of various pigments, and the pigment proteins in plant, algae, and bacterial systems. It addresses the underlying physics of light harvesting and key spectroscopic methods, including data analysis. It discusses assembly of the natural system, its energy transfer properties, and regulatory mechanisms. It also addresses light-harvesting in artificial systems and the impact of photosynthesis on our environment. The chapter authors are amongst the field’s world recognized experts.

Chapters are divided into five main parts, the first focused on pigments, their properties and biosynthesis, and the second section looking at photosynthetic proteins, including light harvesting in higher plants, algae, cyanobacteria, and green bacteria. The third part turns to energy transfer and electron transport, discussing modeling approaches, quantum aspects, photoinduced electron transfer, and redox potential modulation, followed by a section on experimental spectroscopy in light harvesting research. The concluding final section includes chapters on artificial photosynthesis, with topics such as use of cyanobacteria and algae for sustainable energy production.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBoca Rata
PublisherCRC Press
Number of pages611
ISBN (Electronic)9781351242899
ISBN (Print)9781482218350
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2018

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