Date of Award
1-1-2018
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Chemistry
Content Description
1 online resource (iii, xiv, 104 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
John T Welch
Committee Members
Paul J Toscano, Mehmet Yigit, Gerd-Uwe Flechsig, Gabriele Fuchs
Keywords
antenna effect, energy transfer, FRET, light harvesting, polypeptide, quantum yield, Polypeptides, Chromatophores, Genetic engineering, Biomimetics, Peptides
Subject Categories
Biochemistry | Chemistry | Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
Natural resources useful for the generation of energy are limited. The development of efficient materials capable of utilizing the abundant free solar radiation is of considerable interest. Utilization of otherwise wasted energy sources, including solar radiation, is a progressive step in the quest for sustainable energy. Solar radiation incident upon the earth’s surface exceeds current energy requirements and motivates scientists to investigate and develop functional devices and nanomaterials including light harvesting complexes (LHC) capable of capturing solar radiation for energy conversion and storage.
Recommended Citation
Seeley, Jason P., "Genetically engineered polypeptides as biomimetic light harvesting optical antenna" (2018). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2157.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2157