Source: China – South China Morning PostChinese scientists have developed a plant-inspired method to convert carbon dioxide and water into valuable chemicals, such as the building blocks for petrol, by using solar energy.
The process – inspired by photosynthesis, where plants harness sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to generate energy – could help produce a sustainable source of fuel, the researchers said.
The team, from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, said they had developed a…Read More