Drawing inspiration from Mother Nature in designing an ‘artifical leaf’

Producing an artificial leaf capable of harnessing Mother Nature’s ability to produce energy from sunlight and water via photosynthesis has been a long-sought goal for researchers aspiring to provide an environmentally-friendly way to free to world of its dependence on coal, oil, and other carbon-producing fuel sources. Now a group of Chinese scientists has presented a design strategy based on the chemistry and biology of natural leaves that could lead to working prototypes of an artificial leaf that captures solar energy and uses it efficiently to change water into hydrogen fuel… Tags: Energy , Hydrogen , Leaf , Photosynthesis , Solar Related Articles: Converting light into energy with ‘artificial leaf’ one step closer Breakthrough in quest for solar hydrogen production Artificial Photosynthesis provides clean, cheap Hydrogen Concept bracelet phone leaves electricity behind Good vibrations: Lotus leaf’s secrets revealed Home Energy Station to expand fuel cell applications

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Drawing inspiration from Mother Nature in designing an ‘artifical leaf’