The Artificial Leaf

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Chemist Hopes 'Artificial Leaf' Can Power Civilization Using Photosynthesis


browsing the ABC internet site I stumbled with this fascinating piece of news....an inventor by the name of Nocera has actually created an artificial leaf. He claims the device can power a small home with just a a bottle of water and plenty of sunlight. That sounds wonderful.

 

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You had me going for a moment there, until I read the details about this device. I am surprised a chemist equated this to photosynthesis although, he did only say, “Essentially, it mimics photosynthesis,” Nocera told ABC News. It is still a bit of a stretch. Perhaps his words were somewhat edited.
Chemist Hopes ‘Artificial Leaf’ Can Power Civilization Using Photosynthesis - ABC News
It is actually an electrolysis device producing oxygen and hydrogen which are then used to produce energy. Interesting but still pretty far down the road to applicability.