Photochemistry and Photophysics

Written by an excellent author team combining scientific experience with didactical writing skills, this much-needed textbook covers the spectrum from basic concepts of photochemistry and photophysics to selected examples of current applications and research.

Auteur

Vincenzo Balzani is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Bologna, Italy. His scientific activity is documented by eight books and ~650 scientific papers in the fields of photochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, molecular machines, and solar energy conversion. The high international reputation of his studies and the appreciation for his innovative work is testified by various awards and the great number of invitations (more than 300) to present lectures and seminars all over the world.

Paola Ceroni is Professor at the University of Bologna. Her current research is focused on photochemistry of supramolecular systems and photoactive nanocrystals for imaging and energy conversion. She has published ~200 scientific papers and book chapters, in addition to authoring and editing several books on topics in photochemistry and supramolecular systems.

Alberto Juris is former Associate Professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Bologna. His research activity focused on photochemistry and photophysics of mono- and polynuclear transition metal compounds, including those with dendritic structure, solar energy conversion processes, and luminescent sensors.

Contenu
INTRODUCTION Photochemistry and Photophysics in Science and Technology Historical Notes A New Dimension of Chemistry and Physics The Nature of Light Absorption of Light Quantum Yield, Efficiencies, and Excited-State Reactivity ELEMENTARY MOLECULAR ORBITAL THEORY Introduction The Hydrogen Atom Polyelectronic Atoms From Atoms to Molecules Electronic Structure of Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules Electronic Structure of Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules Simple Polyatomic Molecules and Elements of Group Theory Typical Organic Molecules Transition Metal Complexes LIGHT ABSORPTION AND EXCITED-STATE DEACTIVATION Light Absorption Jablonski Diagram Excited-State Deactivation Chemical Reactions Kinetic Aspects Solvent and Temperature Effects Selected Molecules Semiconductors EXCITED STATES: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Excited State as a New Molecule Lifetime Energy Geometry Dipole Moments Electron Transfer Proton Transfer Excimers and Exciplexes FROM MOLECULES TO SUPRAMOLECULAR SYSTEMS Supramolecular (Multicomponent) Systems and Large Molecules Electronic Interaction in Mixed-Valence Compounds Electronic Interaction in Donor-Acceptor Complexes Electronic Stimulation and Electronic Interaction in the Excited State Formation of Excimers and Exciplexes in Supramolecular Systems QUENCHING AND SENSITIZATION PROCESSES IN MOLECULAR AND SUPRAMOLECULAR SPECIES Introduction Bimolecular Quenching Quenching and Sensitization Processes in Supramolecular Systems Energy Transfer Role of the Bridge Catalyzed Deactivation MOLECULAR ORGANIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY Introduction Alkenes and Related Compounds Aromatic Compounds Carbonyl Compounds Photochemistry of Other Organic Compounds PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOPHYSICS OF METAL COMPLEXES Metal Complexes Photophysical Properties Photochemical Reactivity Relationships between Electrochemistry and Photochemistry Luminescent Metal Complexes Photochemical Processes INTERCONVERSION OF LIGHT AND CHEMICAL ENERGY BY BIMOLECULAR REDOX PROCESSES Light as a Reactant Light as a Product Conversion of Light into Chemical Energy Chemiluminescence Electrochemiluminescence Light Absorption Sensitizers Light Emission Sensitizers LIGHT-POWERED MOLECULAR DEVICES AND MACHINES Molecules, Self-Organization, and Covalent Synthetic Design Light Inputs and Outputs: Reading, Writing, and Erasing Molecular Devices for Information Processing Molecular Devices Based on Energy Transfer Molecular Devices Based on Electron Transfer Light-Powered Molecular Machines NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS Energy for Spaceship Earth Natural Photosynthesis Artificial Photosynthesis Water Splitting by Semiconductor Photocatalysis EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES Apparatus Steady-State Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy Time-Resolved Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy Absorption and Emission Measurements with Polarized Light Reaction Quantum Yields and Actinometry Other Techniques LIGHT CONTROL OF BIOLOGICALLY RELEVANT PROCESSES Introduction Vision Light, Skin, and Sunscreens Photochemical Damage in Living Systems Therapeutic Strategies Using Light Photocatalysis in Environmental Protection DNA Photocleavage and Charge Transport Fluorescence Bioluminescence TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOPHYSICS Introduction Photochromism Luminescent Sensors Optical Brightening Agents Atmospheric Photochemistry Solar Cells Electroluminescent Materials Polymers and Light Light for Chemical Synthesis GREEN (PHOTO)CHEMISTRY Definitions, Origins, and Motivations Photochemistry for Green Chemical Synthesis Photocatalysis Photocatalysis in Synthesis Photocatalytic Pollution Remediation Use of Solar Energy in Green Synthesis RESEARCH FRONTIERS Introduction Aggregation-Induced Emission Phosphorescence from Purely Organic Materials by Crystal Design Synthesis of a 2D Polymer Photocontrolled Relative Unidirectional Transit of Nonsymmetric Molecular Wire through a Molecular Ring Molecular Rotary Motors Powered by Visible Light via Energy Transfer Cooperation and Interference in Multifuncion Compounds Singlet Fission One-Color Photochromic System Photonic Modulation of Electron Transfer with Switchable Phase Inversion Dye-Sensitized Photoelectrosynthesis Cells (DSPECs) Index