Jerker MÃ¥rtensson
Head of Division, Deputy Coordinator for the centr
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Biography
Jerker Mårtensson’s interest lies in organic synthesis, the relationship between molecular structures and properties, and the fate of the excited states of organic molecules. He runs projects directed toward synthesis of natural products and designed molecules that, subsequent synthesis, are explored with respect to their excited state properties. The aims of the projects are to understand the origin of the allergenic potency of sunscreens, to delineate design principles for safer sunscreens, and to develop new dyes for solar cells with improved efficiency due to singlet fission. He also runs a pedagogical project aimed at improving the teaching of chemical bonding.
Research Interest
organic synthesis, the relationship between molecular structures and properties, and the fate of the excited states of organic molecules. He runs projects directed toward synthesis of natural products and designed molecules that, subsequent synthesis, are explored with respect to their excited state properties
Publications
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Kilså K, Kajanus J, Mårtensson J, Albinsson B. Mediated electronic coupling: Singlet energy transfer in porphyrin dimers enhanced by the bridging chromophore. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B. 1999 Aug 26;103(34):7329-39.
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Albinsson B, Mårtensson J. Long-range electron and excitation energy transfer in donor–bridge–acceptor systems. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews. 2008 Sep 30;9(3):138-55.
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Kilså K, Kajanus J, Macpherson AN, Mårtensson J, Albinsson B. Bridge-dependent electron transfer in porphyrin-based donor− bridge− acceptor systems. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2001 Apr 4;123(13):3069-80.
