SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 28, 2025Interesting Engineering

Postage stamp-sized artificial leaf converts CO2 into fuel using sunlight

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Scientists have developed a postage stamp-sized artificial leaf that converts carbon dioxide into fuel using only sunlight. The device combines copper catalysts with perovskite solar absorbers to produce carbon-carbon molecules, which are essential building blocks for fuels and plastics. This breakthrough brings us closer to replicating natural photosynthesis on an industrial scale, potentially leading to more sustainable energy solutions.

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