Photoinduced Charge Transfer in Janus Quantum Dot to Dye Nanoassemblies for Photovoltaics and Photocatalysis

Recent focus on assemblies of the QDs functionalized by various organic and metal-organic dyes is dictated by their promise to serve as a key element for both solar- to-electrical and solar-to-chemical energy conversion processes. Our simulations of QD/dye composites have led us to predictions of conditions that govern the direction and rates of the charge transfer from the QD to the dye and interpretation of transit-spectroscopy data. Our research outcomes have established foundation for the novel material design for solar energy conversion, sensing, and quantum technologies.