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Revolutionary Device Converts CO2 to Chemicals Using Sunlight

4/30/2025

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A groundbreaking device, the size of a postage stamp, has been created by researchers at Berkeley Lab, spearheaded by Peidong Yang. This innovative technology mimics plant photosynthesis, transforming carbon dioxide into valuable C2 chemicals. By harnessing lead halide perovskite photoabsorbers and engineered copper electrocatalysts, the team has made remarkable strides in energy capture and chemical reactions.

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A groundbreaking device, the size of a postage stamp, has been created by researchers at Berkeley Lab, spearheaded by Peidong Yang. This innovative technology mimics plant photosynthesis, transforming carbon dioxide into valuable C2 chemicals. By harnessing lead halide perovskite photoabsorbers and engineered copper electrocatalysts, the team has made remarkable strides in energy capture and chemical reactions.