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The book describes first the principle photon generation processes
from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum
transitions. It then focuses on the use of photons in various
selected fields of modern natural and life sciences. It bridges
disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth- and materials
science, proteomics, information technology, photoelectrochemistry,
photosynthesis and spintronics. Advanced light sources and their
use in natural and life sciences are emphasized and the effects
related to the quantum nature of photons (quantum computing,
teleportation) are described. The content encompasses among many
other examples the role of photons on the origin of life and on
homochirality in biology, femtosecond laser slicing, photothermal
cancer therapy, the use of gamma rays in materials science,
photoelectrochemical surface conditioning, quantum information
aspects and photo-spintronics. The book is written for scientists
and graduate students from all related disciplines who are
interested in the science beyond their immediate research field. It
is meant to encourage interdisciplinary research and development in
an age where nanoscience results in a convergence of formerly more
disparate science.
The book describes first the principle photon generation processes
from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum
transitions. It then focuses on the use of photons in various
selected fields of modern natural and life sciences. It bridges
disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth- and materials
science, proteomics, information technology, photoelectrochemistry,
photosynthesis and spintronics. Advanced light sources and their
use in natural and life sciences are emphasized and the effects
related to the quantum nature of photons (quantum computing,
teleportation) are described. The content encompasses among many
other examples the role of photons on the origin of life and on
homochirality in biology, femtosecond laser slicing, photothermal
cancer therapy, the use of gamma rays in materials science,
photoelectrochemical surface conditioning, quantum information
aspects and photo-spintronics. The book is written for scientists
and graduate students from all related disciplines who are
interested in the science beyond their immediate research field. It
is meant to encourage interdisciplinary research and development in
an age where nanoscience results in a convergence of formerly more
disparate science.
With the rapid worldwide increase of interest and excitement about
the promise of artificial photosynthesis for renewable fuels, the
research community is beginning to focus on the challenges of
integrating the various components into complete, unassisted solar
fuel generators. Integrated Solar Fuel Generators discusses the
scientific and engineering efforts addressing the challenges of
building complete integrated artificial photosystems that will form
the basis for developing a solar fuels technology. Building on
recent substantial progress towards efficient semiconductor light
absorbers and robust, earth abundant heterogeneous catalysts for
water oxidation and proton reduction by the community, the
integration of these components into efficient durable generators
suitable for scale-up moves into focus. To succeed, a broad range
of materials, processing, and design issues need to be addressed to
meet efficiency, stability and scalability requirements. This book
describes the critical areas of research and development towards
viable integrated solar fuels systems, the current state of the art
of these efforts and outlines future research needs that will
accelerate progress towards a deployable technology.
There has been a resurgence of interest in light-induced water
splitting as the search for storable carbon neutral energy becomes
more urgent. Although the history of the basic idea dates back more
than four decades, efficient, economical and stable integrated
devices have yet to be realized. In the continuing quest for such
devices, the field of photoelectrochemistry is entering a new phase
where the extraordinary interdisciplinary of the research and
development efforts are opening new avenues. This aspect of current
research effort is reflected in the chapters of this book, which
encompass present thinking in the various disciplines such as
materials science, photo-electrochemistry and interfaces that can
contribute to realization of viable solar fuel generators. This
book presents a blend of the background science and recent advances
in the field of photoelectrochemical water splitting, and includes
aspects that point towards medium to long term future realization.
The content of the book goes beyond the more traditional approaches
to the subject by including topics such as novel excitation energy
processes that have only been realized so far in advanced
photonics. The comprehensive overview of current activities and
development horizons provided by the impressive collection of
internationally renowned authors therefore represents a unique
reflection of current thinking regarding water splitting by light.
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