title: Material science lesson from the biological photosystem.
abstract: Inspired by photosynthesis, artificial systems for a sustainable energy supply are being designed. Each sequential energy conversion process from light to biomass in natural photosynthesis is a valuable model for an energy collection, transport and conversion system. Notwithstanding the numerous lessons of nature that provide inspiration for new developments, the features of natural photosynthesis need to be reengineered to meet man's demands. This review describes recent strategies toward adapting key lessons from natural photosynthesis to artificial systems. We focus on the underlying material science in photosynthesis that combines photosystems as pivotal functional materials and a range of materials into an integrated system. Finally, a perspective on the future development of photosynthesis mimetic energy systems is proposed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Younghye
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jun Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Heonjin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ha
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Won
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Im
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Ki Tae
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Nam