Scientists Create an Artificial “Leaf” That Turns CO₂ Into Useful Products
Semi-artificial organic photocathode in operation. Their non-toxic “semi-artificial leaf” can run continuously and efficiently, producing pharmaceutical compounds with high purity. The discovery could help replace fossil fuels in chemical manufacturing and spark a new era of green chemistry. Sustainable Chemistry Breakthrough Scientists have found a sustainable new method for producing the essential chemicals that make up thousands of products we use every day, including plastics and cosmetics. The global chemical industry manufactures an enormous range of.