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March 10, 2015

One step closer to artificial photosynthesis and 'solar fuels'
Pasadena CA (SPX) Mar 10, 2015
Caltech scientists, inspired by a chemical process found in leaves, have developed an electrically conductive film that could help pave the way for devices capable of harnessing sunlight to split water into hydrogen fuel. When applied to semiconducting materials such as silicon, the nickel oxide film prevents rust buildup and facilitates an important chemical process in the solar-driven production of fuels such as methane or hydrogen. "We have developed a new type of protective coating that ... read more

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