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The quest for sustainable energy and a circular carbon economy has led scientists to look for inspiration in nature’s most fundamental…

Swiss researchers have designed a plant-inspired molecule that mimics photosynthesis and can hold four electric charges when exposed to light. This ability to store multiple charges could be the key to...

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New research has revealed the fundamental mechanisms that limit the performance of copper catalysts—critical components in artificial photosynthesis that transform carbon dioxide and water into valuable fuels and chemicals.

This work explores promising directions in artificial photosynthesis (APS), guided by both scientific innovation and industrial demand. These emerging fields include deep oxidation, flow chemistry fo...

With artificial photosynthesis, mankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists from Würzburg and Seoul have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that comes very close to the photosynthetic apparatus of plants. It absorbs light energy, uses it to separate charge carriers and transfers them quickly and efficiently in the stack.

Artificial photosynthesis holds the key to cleaner energy and carbon capture, but replicating nature’s process is no easy feat. A breakthrough from JMU Würzburg researchers has brought science one...

Scientists have developed an advanced artificial photosynthesis technique that doesn’t just mimic plants—it revolutionizes chemical production. Using sunlight and water, their process, called APOS,...

Researchers have for the first time revealed the mechanism behind artificial photosynthesis. The study is an important step towards more efficient and tailored devices for local sustainable energy pro...

Chalcogenide-based thin-film solar cell optimized for rear illumination and used for CO2 reduction is presented. Central to this innovation is a thinner, Cu(In,Ga)S2 chalcopyrite absorber coated with...

In-situ monitoring of artificial photosynthesis with carbon nitride thin films reveal the critical role of surface interactions which alter surface electron density and electronic properties and facil...

Scientists mimic photosynthesis with a new hydrogel to produce hydrogen using sunlight, promising cleaner energy solutions.