Artificial photosynthesis: A pathway to solar fuels
Harry A. Atwater
Abstract
Taking inspiration from nature and from the success of photovoltaic solar conversion, scientists are developing foundations for sunlight-driven synthesis of fuels, chemicals, and materials.
Topics & Concepts
Photovoltaic systemArtificial photosynthesisSolar energyAstrobiologyEnvironmental scienceSunlightSolar energy conversionSolar fuelEngineering physicsNanotechnologyMaterials scienceEngineeringChemistryPhysicsAstronomyElectrical engineeringOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhotocatalysisElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts