@article{KagelFrohmeGloekler2018, author = {Kagel, Heike and Frohme, Marcus and Gl{\"o}kler, J{\"o}rn}, title = {Photoacids in biochemical applications}, series = {Journal of Cellular Biotechnology}, volume = {4}, journal = {Journal of Cellular Biotechnology}, number = {1-2}, publisher = {IOS Press}, issn = {2352-3697}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-16123}, pages = {23 -- 30}, year = {2018}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: After excitation with light photoacids can change the pH in a solution by release of a proton. They have been used mostly for excited state proton transfer studies. In this review the general functionality and mechanisms and the subdivision of photoacids is explained. STATE OF THE ART: Different uses of photoacids are described, covering a wide range of various biochemical topics, focusing on biochemical applications. Examples for the introduced subdivisions are covered. CONCLUSIONS AND OUTLOOK: The areas in which photoacids can be employed are diverse. Photoacids have a promising future in biotechnology and biochemistry and should be considered for upcoming applications, especially in non-invasive control of biochemical reactions.}, language = {en} }