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Scientists are taking the cue from the photosynthesis process by developing a sort of artificial leaf which then can provide energy to power vehicles.
This amazing finding has been revealed by the scientists at the 1st Annual Chemical Sciences and Society Symposium in Japan.
Photosynthesis involves conversion of water and carbon dioxide into sugars, oxygen and hydrogen. Then these by-products can be utilized as fuel to power the vehicles.
However, the scientists have said that it will take time to develop the mechanism to produce the fuels commercially.
The scientists also discussed the strategy to achieve that goal. Apart from that the future of other alternative sources like solar energy was discussed to face the energy crisis.
According to Kazunari Domen, University of Tokyo, the scientists must devise the mechanism to produce the liquid fuel like wood alcohol or methanol to run a vehicle. This would be same as an artificial leaf which can produce usable liquid fuel as the plants.
