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The Molecular Photonics group has identified three key research areas in which it aims to expand its leading role:
Dynamics of supramolecular and biomolecular systems
This research addresses the dynamics of synthetic motor
molecules and (photoactive) proteins (peptides). In the past
decade group research in this field has attracted a lot of attention, leading to
many high-impact papers and to the Descartes prize of the European Commission in
2008.
Photoprocesses in nanostructures
The photophysical and photochemical processes in nanostructures of various
kinds are hot topics in current research worldwide. The group research
in this area focuses on three types of systems: upconversion nanoparticles,
silicon nanostructures, and molecule/metal assemblies.
Photochemical processes
In many areas of research and technology photochemical methods are widely
applied, although users rarely have the knowledge needed to push the
applications to their limits. The group seeks to apply its knowledge and
experimental facilities - amongst others - in the fields of energy conversion
(solar fuel, photocatalysis) and the use of luminescent probes and markers.
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