Molecular Photochemistry

Numbering Code G-ENG14 6H417 LJ60 Year/Term 2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits 1.5 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Mon.2
Instructor name IMAHORI HIROSHI (Graduate School of Engineering Professor)
HIGASHINO TOMOHIRO (Graduate School of Engineering Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course Basic concepts and examples on photochemistry and solar energy conversion will be given.
Course Goals Basic concepts and practical examples given in each class should be fully understood so that attendees can apply them to real systems.
Schedule and Contents 1) Basic photochemistry, 1 time, Absorption and Emission
2) Photophysical processes, 1 time, Jabronski diagram
3) Photochemical processes, 1 time, Photochemical reactions
4) Electron transfer ,1 time, Marcus theory for electron transfer
5) Energy transfer, 1 time, Forster and Dexter energy transfer
6) Electron transfer in model systems, 1 time, Dependence of driving force, electronic coupling, and reorganization energy
, 1 time,
7) Electron transfer in assembly systems, 1 time, LB films and self-assembled monolayers
8) Natural photosynthesis, 1 time, Light-harvesting, charge separation, and proton transfer across membrane, and water oxidation
9) Organic photovoltaics , 1 time, Dye-sensitized solar cells and bulk heterojunction solar cells
10) Solar energy conversion, 1 time, Photocatalysts and solar fuels
11) Feedback, 1 time
Evaluation Methods and Policy Grading will be done on a basis of written exam.
Course Requirements None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) References on photochemistry and solar energy conversion given in each class should be read to deepen attendee's knowledge and expertise.
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