Bacteria, similar to most organisms, have a love–hate relationship with metals: a specific
metal may be essential for survival yet toxic in certain forms and concentrations. Metal ions …

Ruthenium (II) polypyridyl complexes form a vast family of molecules characterized by their
finely tuned photochemical and photophysical properties. Their ability to undergo excited …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global problem with more than 1 million deaths
due to AMR infection in 2019 alone. New and innovative therapeutics are required to …

Ruthenium (II) polypyridyl complexes (RPCs) are gaining momentum in photoactivated
chemotherapy (PACT), thanks to the possibility of overcoming the classical reliance on …

In previous studies we have described the therapeutic action of luminescent dinuclear
ruthenium (II) complexes based on the tetrapyridylphenazine, tpphz, bridging ligand on …

In the food sector, light emitting diodes (LEDs) have a wide range of uses, including
improving food production, extending the shelf life of perishables, and—most importantly …

Traditional external light-based Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)'s application is limited to the
surface and minimal thickness tumors because of the inefficiency of light in penetrating deep …

A combined quantum-mechanical and classical molecular dynamics study of a recent Ru (II)
complex with potential dual anticancer action is reported here. The main basis for the …

En primer lugar, me gustaría expresar mi agradecimiento a mis directores de tesis, el Prof.
Guillermo Orellana y la Prof. Ana Belén Descalzo. Gracias a los dos por haber confiado en …

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Photodynamic therapy
(PDT) is a promising adjuvant option for patients with lung cancer. The focus of this thesis …