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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Could 'artificial leaf' technology power the cars of the future? Scientists aim to create 'oil' using photosynthesis

Could 'artificial leaf' technology power the cars of the future? Scientists aim to create 'oil' using photosynthesis | Mail Online: "An oil substitute made with ‘artificial leaf’ technology could power ships and planes, according to a leading British expert.

Scientists have applied a new twist to the process of photosynthesis - the method plants use to harness the energy of sunlight.

Instead of producing organic material from carbon dioxide, as plants do, they plan to manufacture a hydrocarbon 'fuel' which could be used instead of oil, using photosynthesising bacteria."

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