This browser is not actively supported anymore. For the best passle experience, we strongly recommend you upgrade your browser.
| less than a minute read

Cambridge University scientists create fuel from 'artificial leaves'

Get in touch

RMI
Rosendo Mejica Iglesias
Global HSSE & Sustainability Lead, Caleb Brett

Get in touch

RMI
Rosendo Mejica Iglesias
Global HSSE & Sustainability Lead, Caleb Brett

Researchers have developed floating "artificial leaves" that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water.

The University of Cambridge researchers said they took inspiration for the ultra-thin, flexible devices from photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into food.

They said tests on the River Cam showed they could convert sunlight into fuels as efficiently as plant leaves.

It is hoped they can reduce the use of fossil fuels in the shipping industry.

The university said it was the first time clean fuel had been generated on water.

If scaled up, the artificial leaves could be used on polluted waterways, in ports or even at sea, and could help reduce the global shipping industry's reliance on fossil fuels
www.bbc.com/...

Tags

cleanfuels, netzero, researchanddevelopment, english, highlight

Get in touch

RMI
Rosendo Mejica Iglesias
Global HSSE & Sustainability Lead, Caleb Brett

Get in touch

RMI
Rosendo Mejica Iglesias
Global HSSE & Sustainability Lead, Caleb Brett

Latest Insights

Creating, sharing and inspiring change. For good.

The global issues we face are challenging and interconnected. They can seem insurmountable. But if you know where to look, co-operation, positive change and hope are all around us. Build Beyond Even Better is a project that recognises the progress being made, and the amazing people who are making a difference. Share your own hopes, pledges and projects with #BBEB, or become a contributor.

Please read our BBEB Charter PDF.