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First Practical "Artificial Leaf" Powers Fuel Cells for Rural Homes

Posted March 28, 2011 1:09 PM

From Treehugger:

Scientists have long been trying to mimic the photosynthesis perfected by leaves -- turning sunlight and water into energy that can be stored. While many have made attempts, there seems to be one group of scientists that have pulled it off. The news comes from the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, where the researchers made their announcement. The "artificial leaf" would be used to generate power for off grid homes in developing areas, and the hope is that one such "leaf" could provide enough energy for an entire household.

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Re: First Practical "Artificial Leaf" Powers Fuel Cells for Rural Homes

03/28/2011 10:36 PM

It would depend on how big the "leaf" is, but it looks as though their arithmetic is off by an order or two (maybe even three) of magnitude.

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