Artificial leaf floating on the river Cam synthesised hydrogen and syngas
‘All-in-one’ photoelectrochemical devices generate sustainable fuels on water, reducing both cost and land use
A lightweight ‘leaf-like’ device combines light harvesting and catalytic capabilities, making the first floating device of its kind.1 Tested on the river Cam in Cambridge, this artificial leaf can synthesise sustainable fuels, such as hydrogen and syngas, from just sunlight and water. Scaled-up versions could work on open waters, offering the possibility of supplying energy in isolated locations.