Harvard Scientists Invent A Bionic Leaf That Makes Rubbing Alcohol
Harvard scientists have invented a new way to make rubbing alcohol with a “bionic leaf,” which is a bigger deal than you might think.
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New Bionic Leaf Could Solve Solar Energy Storage Problem
Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are developing a new bionic leaf that can convert energy from sunlight into an energy-dense fuel, imitating the photosynthetic process of plants. We’ve covered the artificial leaf concept before but aside from using a cool new name (bionic leaf sounds much cooler than artificial … [continued]
Self-Assembling DNA Molecules As Scaffolding For Artificial Photosynthesis — Solar Energy Antenna Developed
An interesting new take on an artificial photosynthesis system — one relying on self-assembling DNA molecules for scaffolding rather than conventional materials — has just been developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology. The new system is composed of self-assembling DNA molecules mixed with simple dye molecules — creating … [continued]
Carlos Ghosn Interview On Nissan Leaf Price Cut, EV Sales (Video)
Here’s a great video from Mr. Energy Czar. He gives a nice intro on EV sales and the transition from gasoline-powered cars to EVs, and then he features an excellent interview with Carlos Ghosn, the CEO of Renault and Nissan. One of the most interesting comments, I thought, was the emphasis … [continued]
MIT’s “Artifical Leaf” For Solar Energy Storage & Fuel Moves Forward
Bringing the concept of an “artificial leaf” closer to reality, a team of researchers at MIT has published a detailed analysis of all the factors that could limit the efficiency of such a system. The new analysis lays out a roadmap for a research program to improve the efficiency of … [continued]
Capturing CO2 to Make Fuel: Illinois Research Team Makes Breakthrough in Artificial Photosynthesis
A research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign recently overcame a major obstacle in efforts to use CO2 emissions to produce liquid fuel. They have succeeded in lowering the potential energy needed to convert CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO), a big step forward in creating energy-efficient ‘artificial photosynthesis’.
New “Solar Leaf” Mimics Nature to Produce Low Cost Energy
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a concept for an “artificial leaf” that generates solar energy, based on the same principles that occur in nature when plants draw energy from the sun. The new device is actually a flexible water-based gel combined with light-sensitive molecules.
Artificial Trees Capture Solar and Wind Energy
A London-based startup called Solar Botanic announced yesterday that it has designed lifelike artificial plants and trees that harvest the power of the sun and the wind. The key to the company’s claim is its Nanoleaf— a supposed energy-capturing powerhouse.
Supersonic “Solar Fuel Cell” Could Churn Out Sustainable Hydrogen
First came the artificial leaf, then came the bionic leaf, now make way for a “supersonic solar fuel cell” that uses sunlight to make hydrogen fuel.
Toyota Could Be Wrong About The High Cost of Hydrogen
In a twist on the “artificial leaf” theme, a research team from Australia has developed a new way to lower the cost of hydrogen for FCEVs, with solar power.
