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New Chlorophylls Designed by Theoretical Spectroscopy and Machine Learning
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New chlorophylls designed by theoretical spectroscopy and machine learning
The main pigment for oxygenic photosynthesis, chlorophyll (Chl) a, is structurally related to several other Chl variants, naturally occurring mostly with mono-oxidized substitutions. These include Chl b, Chl d and Chl f, divinyl chlorophyll (DVChl) a
Artificial photosynthesis has always been one of the most ambitious dreams of modern science: to imitate plants to convert sunlight into ultile chemical energy. A team of researchers from the University of Basel has taken an important step in that direction by developing a molecule capable of storing four electrical charges when exposed to light. This breakthrough, published in Nature Chemistry, represents a key piece to create solar fuels such …
"We Just Cracked The Code Of Plant Power": Swiss Scientists Create Breakthrough Molecule That Stores Four Charges To Mimic Photosynthesis For Solar Fuels
IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a molecule essential for artificial photosynthesis. 🔋 The molecule can store two positive and two negative charges simultaneously, a critical advancement in energy storage. ☀️ The process mimics natural photosynthesis to produce carbon-neutral solar fuels like hydrogen and methanol. 🔬 This research provides [...]
Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough! Solar fuels to come?
Scientists pursuing artificial photosynthesis have made a breakthrough. They’ve produced a specially structured molecule that can hold 2 positive and 2 negative charges, bringing solar fuels a step closer. Illustration via University of Basel/ Deyanira Geisnaes Schaad. Artificial photosynthesis aims to provide clean energy by transforming sunlight and carbon dioxide into fuel. Scientists have developed a molecule that brings this vision a step …
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