Non-Covalently Linked Multiporphyrin Arrays by Metal Coordination

Abstract

The quest to understand light harvesting by the photosynthetic system in living beings has triggered the exponential growth of interest in molecular array system capable of photo induced energy and electron transfer. Multiporphyrin arrays are suitable candidates for studying in-depth, the various mechanisms involved in this process. This report focusses on the power of metal-ligand coordination to bring about unique molecular architecture based on porphyrins and how these arrangements may pave the way for understanding the intricacies of the photosynthetic process.