Supramolecular device for artificial photosynthetic mimics as helix-mediated antenna/reaction center ensemble.
We have developed a novel integrated supramolecular device for a photosynthetic antenna/reaction center (RC) model based on a helical amylose, which plays an important role as the host for cyanine dye J-aggregation onto the helical surface and also for inclusion of a D-A chain chromophore inside the helical cavity, where the J-aggregates function as an array of photoreceptor antenna that funnel excitation across the helix to the chromophore.
Kim
Oh-Kil
OK
Chemistry Division, Electronics Science & Technology Division and Institute for Nanoscience, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375-5342, USA. oh.kim@nrl.navy.mil
Melinger
Joseph
J
Chung
Sung-Jae
SJ
Pepitone
Michael
M
D002942:Circular Dichroism; D018716:Molecular Mimicry; D010788:Photosynthesis