Unlocking the Thermally Aligned Potential of Porphyrin Photoactive Motifs
In a breakthrough study, scientists have developed a new method of thermally aligning porphyrin-based photoactive motifs, paving the way for a new generation of efficient light-harvesting devices. The researchers used a laser-based technique to precisely control the alignment of the molecules, which are composed of four porphyrin macrocycles connected to a central carbon atom. The method allowed them to arrange the molecules in a way that maximizes light absorption and energy transfer. The results of the study, published in the journal Nature Communications, open up the possibility of creating more efficient photovoltaic cells, solar cells, and light-harvesting devices.
source: Phys.org