The quest to find new ways to harness solar power has taken a step forward after researchers successfully split water into hydrogen and oxygen by altering the photosynthetic machinery in plants. Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. Oxygen is produced as by-product of photosynthesis when the water absorbed by plants is 'split'. It is one of the most important reactions on the planet because it is the source of nearly all of the world's oxygen. Hydrogen which is produced when the water is split could potentially be a green and unlimited source of renewable energy.  Experimental two-electrode setup showing the photoelectrochemical cell illuminated with simulated solar light. Credit: Katarzyna Sokól Source from: 1. St John's College, University of Cambridge 2. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/green/newsid=50990.php#:~:text=Scientists%20pioneer%20a%20new%20way%20to%20turn%20sunlight,process%20plants%20use%20to%20convert%20sunlight%20into%20energy. |
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