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    A Step Towards Solar Fuels out of Thin Air

    January 5, 2023, Categories  Astronomy/Space

    © 2023 EPFL / Alain Herzog : Kevin Sivula and his team invented a solar-powered artificial leaf for harvesting hydrogen fuel from humid air.
    EPFL chemical engineers have invented a solar-powered artificial leaf, built on a novel electrode which is transparent and porous, capable of harvesting water from the air for conversion into hydrogen fuel. The semiconductor-based technology is scalable and easy to prepare.

    A device that can harvest water from the air and provide hydrogen fuel — entirely powered by solar energy — has been a dream for researchers for decades. Now, EPFL chemical engineer Kevin Sivula and his team have made a significant step towards bringing this vision closer to reality...

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