This project focuses on exploring new pathways allowing the red or near-infrared (NIR)-light activation of chromophores that can directly be excited only by UV light. The interest is motivated by our recent findings of a unique process, termed proton-coupled triplet energy transfer (PCTEnT). Several fundamental questions will be resolved within this project, such as whether PCTEnT is a universal phenomenon or whether the process could also be found in common natural chemical/biological systems. In short, we will design new bichromophoric systems to study PCTEnT, search for analogous processes to understand the underlying mechanism, and suggest potential applications.

Cíle udržitelného rozvoje

Masarykova univerzita se hlásí k cílům udržitelného rozvoje OSN, jejichž záměrem je do roku 2030 zlepšit podmínky a kvalitu života na naší planetě.