DNA-directed construction of three-dimensional photosynthetic assemblies

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The aim of this project is to explore a completely new way of organising light harvesting modules where they can be placed in both two and three-dimensions with nanoscale precision. We will systematically investigate how the transfer of excitation energy from one light harvesting module to the next correlates to their overall arrangement within a DNA nanostructure. Going into the third dimension will be a key aim of this proposal since this will allow the building of larger cross-sections of absorbance. Any device that aims to use solar energy must harvest the light as a first step. As such, this proposal sets out to develop a new strategy to optimise the first step in this process.