Molecular Light Energy Conversion
Jun. Prof. Dr. Andrea PANNWITZ
Pannwitz group 2022
Jun. Prof. Dr. Andrea PANNWITZ
Image: Elvira EberhardtJun. Prof. Dr. Andrea PANNWITZ
Email: andrea.pannwitz@uni-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641948113
Energy conversion at the membrane
Image: Andrea PannwitzIn February 2024, the Pannwitz group moved to Jena within the framework of the endowed CZS juniorprofessorship with tenure track for Sustainable molecular catalysis for energy conversion and focus on light-driven processes. The grand theme of our research targets the valorization of (sun)light energy. We apply the concept of compartmentalization via biomimetic membranes as well as light-induced energy and electron transfer for catalytic water splitting.
Reaction in the biomembrane
Image: Andrea Pannwitz- Chemical synthesis of coordination and organic compounds
- Artificial photosynthesis in lipid bilayer vesicles
- Light-driven molecular catalysis: e.g. H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, water oxidation
- Steady state and time resolved spectroscopy (ns-microseconds, UV-vis)
Link to the Molecular Light Energy Conversion GroupExternal link