A Catalyst That Heats Itself Up Can Turn Sunlight and CO2 into Fuel Light hits a particle of indium oxide, and something unusual happens. The palladium clusters dotting its surface don’t just absorb the photons. They convert them into heat, raising the catalyst’s skin temperature to around 230 degrees Celsius within seconds, even though the source of illumination is nothing more exotic than simulated sunlight. That warmth is ... Read more

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Nano-engineered photocatalyst sets milestone for solar fuel production In a leap forward for solar fuel technology, researchers from Japan have developed nanosized, porous oxyhalide photocatalysts (Pb2Ti2O5.4F1.2) that achieved record performance in producing hydrogen from water and converting carbon dioxide to formic acid using sunlight, outperforming previous oxyhalide catalysts by ~60 times. This breakthrough offers a scalable, eco-friendly approach to solar fuel production and highlights the importance of controlling particle size and structure to enhance efficiency.

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Artificial photosynthesis can power the clean energy transition
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Driving the Future: First Car Fuelled with Solar Gasoline SPIN member Synhelion successfully refuelled a 1985 Audi Sport quattro with solar-derived gasoline at an event, demonstrating the viability of its solar fuels for existing combustion engines. This …

SPIN member Synhelion refuelled an oldtimer (1985) with 100% solar gasoline—no engine tweaks needed! ☀️⛽️ This world-first demo proves drop-in solar fuels can power existing cars, emitting net zero CO₂. #NetZeroMobility #SolarFuel #Innovation #power2x spin-together.ch/2025/07/03/d...

Breakthrough in Artificial Photosynthesis Explore advancements in artificial photosynthesis that convert CO₂ into hydrocarbons using innovative nanostructured materials.

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Berkeley Lab researchers hit 9% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency in artificial photosynthesis

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Harley-Davidson makes history with 'world's first ride' using cutting edge tech AN INGENIOUS rider has revealed how he powered his beloved Harley-Davidson motorcycle using a new type of gasoline. Aldo Steinfeld, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineeri…

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Synhelion’s solar fuel powers steamboat in world first - Renewable Carbon News The historic steamboat Gallia cruising on Lake Lucerne. © SGV AG The Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG has used solar fuel from Synhelion for the first time. The steamboat Gallia was symbolically...

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World Premiere: Solar Fuel Powers Historic Steamboat Synhelion has successfully powered Switzerland’s oldest steamboat, Gallia, with its solar fuel, marking a significant milestone in sustainable transportation. This achievement showcases the p…

🌞🚢 In a world-first, the historic steamboat Gallia runs on solar fuel by Synhelion. Swiss innovation at its best – defossilised transport meets living history spin-together.ch/2025/05/15/w...
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A team from Berkeley Lab and global partners has created a small artificial leaf that can turn carbon dioxide into fuel using just sunlight.

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Scientists Accidentally Discover Efficient Process to Tur... The process is cheap, efficient, and scalable, meaning it...

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