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Published 11/06/2009 by Research & Development


Chemists describe solar energy progress and challenges

Scientists are making progress toward development of an "artificial leaf" that mimics a real leaf's chemical magic with photosynthesis—but instead converts sunlight and water into a liquid fuel such as methanol for cars and trucks. That is among the conclusions...

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Washington: Scientists are making progress toward development of an "artificial leaf" that mimics the process of photosynthesis, and converts sunlight and water ... - [11/06/2009 - DNA India]

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