Chlorophyll harnessed for use in nanophotonic applications
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 05:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are developing nanostructures in which chlorophylls are bound to synthetic materials. Chlorophyll is a true gift of nature to photonics, as it absorbs the wavelengths of blue and red colour from sunlight very efficiently.