Introduction

Introduction

The fields of photophysics and photochemistry of metal complexes - and their associated spectroscopic methodology - have never been more topical. The efficient use of light as a renewable energy source on a large scale, including artificial photosynthesis, is becoming paramount, as is use of light scale for photocatalysis.  On a smaller scale, use of light in emission-based sensors for analytical and diagnostic applications, and as a means for information processing, transfer and data storage, and in OLED-type display devices, are all areas where real world applications either already exist or are close to development. The recent Dalton Transactions themed issue on 'Supramolecular Photochemistry' is a case in point.

Aims

This Discussion brought together people from a wide range of disciplines, from theory and ultrafast spectroscopy to medicinal chemistry and biology, but all with a shared interest in the use of light. Whilst the main focus of the meeting was on inorganic compounds and materials, it was inclusive and broadly-based to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field, and contributions from all photophysics-based disciplines were considered.

Themes

• Solar energy
• Energy and electron transfer
• Applications of strongly emissive complexes
• Bond breaking and isomerisation                

Deadlines

• Oct 09 2011
  Oral abstracts deadline

  
• Jul 06 2012
  Poster abstract deadline

  
• Jul 06 2012
  Early bird registration deadline

  
• Aug 03 2012
  Standard registration deadline

  

Downloads

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Speakers

• Majed Chergui Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
• Luisa De Cola Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Germany
• Richard Eisenberg University of Rochester, United States
• Peter Ford University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
• Chantal Daniel Université Strasbourg, France
• Leif Hammarström Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
• Craig Hill Emory University, United States
• David Parker Durham University, United Kingdom

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Venue

University of Sheffield

The Edge, University of Sheffield, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED, United Kingdom

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Dalton Discussion 13 will take place at The Edge, a purpose-built conference centre and accommodation complex situated within the Endcliffe Village at the University of Sheffield. 

The Edge is set in landscaped gardens, overlooking a piazza within a cluster of beautiful walkways and greenery. The Edge is just 5 minutes out of Sheffield city centre, within walking distance of many local amenities.
Sheffield is centrally located and easily accessible from all areas of the UK. The city has excellent road and rail links. 

There are three international airports nearby with a maximum 1 hour transfer time:

Manchester International
East Midlands
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield.   

Within the city, travel is just as convenient with great bus and Supertram services running regularly throughout the whole day 

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee, but Single en-suite accommodation at The Edge is available to book when registering for the event.
 

Committee

• Mike Ward University of Sheffield,, United Kingdom
• Andrew Beeby Durham University, United Kingdom
• Steve Faulkner University of Oxford, United Kingdom
• Mike George University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Tony Harriman Newcastle University, United Kingdom
• Robin Perutz University of York, United Kingdom
• Zoe Pikramenou University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Neil Robertson University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Tony Vlcek Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
• Julia Weinstein University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Contact information

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