Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Through Photosynthesis Research.
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a yellow powder that mimics the properties of enzymes involved in photosynthesis, producing syngas using carbon dioxide, water and light. The energy yield from light is 36%, which is significantly higher than previous systems. The researchers are also working on a material that stores light energy as electric energy, which could be used to charge batteries. The team's success is proof of concept, but it is still a long way from commercial scale.