Functional Aspects of Photochemical Processes in Thin Layer Systems

Abstract

Chemical conversion of light energy by the aid of membrane system is described. Light-in-duded electron transfer is the most important process there. In this process, the prevention of backward electron transfer, in other words, the charge separation is the key point.
The introduction of the heterogeneous system such as membrane can bring about the effective charge separation.
Several examples of the application of LB film, vesicle and liposome to improve the conversion efficiency are shown.