This is just exciting: Scientists led by a physicist at MIT have created an artificial leaf that converts sunlight into hydrogen and oxygen to be used for electric power.
http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-first-practical-artificial-leaf/18247/
While it doesn't in any way LOOK like a leaf, it performs the same basic functions, and can be produced cost-effectively to be applied in developing countries to power households. At first i thought it was a way to create photosynthetic cellulose in a laboratory, but this is even better. Thanks to funding from Obama's Recovery Act, they have been able to produce a stable artificial leaf using silicon and cobalt catalysts that can be placed in a jug of water and in direct sunlight to provide electricity. Its a high-tech device with low-tech implementation, making it ideal for aiding those without power. One more reason to love science every day.
Heres a brief video explaining the technology
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21 comments:
wowies, this is awesome, "im just asking them to save the world" lol, i hope they come thru, seems like everyone can benefit from this.
Holy cow this is crazy, it's science man. Making a new world of tomorrow.
I read about this elsewhere but didn't see the video. Its insane technology! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us.
awesome!
wow this is exciting, one step from saving the world indeed
awesome post mate, more like this please
Wow. Amazing. Solar panels are pretty expensive though, all of this needs to be much cheaper for it to go mainstream :x
Awesome post man, can't wait to see what's next. I agree with Mu about the solar panels.
Wow I wonder if that would work in space.
@Fluff3: it should work, given its suspended in water with direct sunlight.
I've seen this tech being posted around and I'm a bit skeptical. We'll see in time I guess.
I have heard of this. It's pretty interesting. It would be very advantageous for us if we could have our own electricity generators, but governments would totally apply taxes if it went worldwide popular.
They still want to make money with energy.
Wow this is intresting, I wonder how viable it would actually be?
That is awesome, I was just talking about this with some people the other day, I want me some fake leaves!
Wow. That is really cool. Nice blog. Will be returning.
As Bill Nye taught my generation, Science rules!
Another good invention. With time technology will always bring up better ways to create energy.
This is going to be extremely expensive. Hopefully it will begin to pay for itself.
The sooner we can get off the oil teat, the better!
Its just a matter of time before someone patents it :P
This is exciting stuff
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