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General => Science => Topic started by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2011, 10:14:50 AM

Title: First Practical Artificial Leaf Makes Debut
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2011, 10:14:50 AM
http://news.discovery.com/earth/artificial-leaf-technology-solar-110329.html (http://news.discovery.com/earth/artificial-leaf-technology-solar-110329.html)

QuoteIn a milestone toward sustainable energy, scientists devise a way to mimic the way leaves convert sunlight into fuel.

The leaf's ability to convert sunlight and water into storable fuel makes it the ultimate in solar energy. Now researchers say they have found a way to mimic this seemingly simple feat.
Title: Re: First Practical Artificial Leaf Makes Debut
Post by: Tank on July 02, 2011, 11:31:48 AM
Interesting. If they can solve the gas separation issue at a reasonable cost this is another tick for a hydrogen economy.