

Alexander Efimov
Fields of expertise
Organich chemistry. Synthetic chemistry. Analytical chemistry: NMR spectroscopy, mass-spectrometry, chromatography, solid state NMR
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Research topics
Chemistry of functional chromophores and photoresponsive molecules. Light-activated antimicrobial and bioactive compounds. Liquid and solid state NMR spectroscopy and Mass-spectrometry studies of functional molecules and materials.
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Research fields
Chemistry. Organic Chemistry. Analytical chemistry. NMR, MS, IR spectroscopy
Latest publications
Traceless Photopolymerization with Non-Pulsed Red Light Enables 3D-Printable Cell-Laden Hydrogels
Eftekhari, A., de Graaf, K. R., Takmakova, E., Jongprasitkul, H., Efimov, A., Turunen, S., Kerr, A., Kellomäki, M., Luxenhofer, R., Laaksonen, T. & Durandin, N., 2025, In: Advanced Materials. 37, 30, 2502386.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Traceless Photopolymerization with Red Light: A Novel Approach for High- Stiffness, Colorless Polymers Suitable for bio 3D Printing
Eftekhari, A., de Graaf, K., Takmakova, K., Jongprasitkul, H., Efimov, A., Turunen, S. M., Kerr, A., Kellomäki, M., Luxenhofer, R., Laaksonen, T. & Durandin, N., 6 May 2025.Research output: Other conference contribution › Poster › Scientific
Far-red light-triggered cargo release from liposomes b ound to a photosensitizer-cellulose nanofiber hydrogel
Lem, O., Gangurde, P., Koivuniemi, A., Keskinen, A., Efimov, A., Durandin, N. & Laaksonen, T., 15 Jul 2024, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 336, 122134.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
LASU: An efficient and stable phthalocyanine dye with tolerable safety profile for self-disinfecting anti-COVID textiles activated by ambient light
Efimov, A., Dagallier, C., Frochot, C., Myrzakhmetov, B., Arnoux, P., Heinonen, T., Mannerström, M., Toimela, T., Ahmed, Z., Audibert, J. F., Habermeyer, B., Mordon, S. & Pansu, R. B., 2024, In: PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY. 45, 103978.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Photoantimicrobial and Photoantiviral Textiles: Underestimated Potential
Efimov, A. & Mordon, S., Sept 2024, In: Pharmaceuticals. 17, 9, 1164.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
Structure dependent activation of a Co molecular catalyst through photoinduced electron transfer from CdTe quantum dots
Dana, J., Ajayakumar, M. R., Efimov, A., Weckman, T., Honkala, K. & Tkachenko, N. V., 9 Oct 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nanoscale.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
The role of lipid oxidation pathway in reactive oxygen species-mediated cargo release from liposomes
Lem, O., Kekki, R., Koivuniemi, A., Efimov, A., Laaksonen, T. & Durandin, N., 12 Oct 2024, In: Materials Advances. 5, 22, p. 8878-8888 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
The windmill, the dragon, and the frog: geometry control over the spectral, magnetic, and electrochemical properties of cobalt phthalocyanine regioisomers
Tkachenko, N., Golovanov, V., Penni, A., Vesamäki, S., Ajayakumar, M. R., Muranaka, A., Kobayashi, N. & Efimov, A., 10 Jun 2024, In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 26, 26, p. 18113-18128 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Triple A-Site Cation Mixing in 2D Perovskite-Inspired Antimony Halide Absorbers for Efficient Indoor Photovoltaics
Lamminen, N., Grandhi, M., Fasulo, F., Hiltunen, A., Pasanen, H., Liu, M., Al-Anesi, B., Efimov, A., Ali-Löytty, H., Lahtonen, K., Mäkinen, P., Matuhina, A., Munoz-Garcia, A. B., Pavone, M. & Vivo, P., 27 Jan 2023, In: Advanced Energy Materials. 13, 4, 2203175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Addressing challenges in the removal of unbound dye from passively labelled extracellular vesicles
Rautaniemi, K., Zini, J., Löfman, E., Saari, H., Haapalehto, I., Laukka, J., Vesamäki, S., Efimov, A., Yliperttula, M., Laaksonen, T., Vuorimaa-Laukkanen, E. & Lisitsyna, E. S., 7 Jan 2022, In: Nanoscale Advances. 4, 1, p. 226-240 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review