The Artificial Leaf

An Artificial Leaf does not yet exist, but scientists are looking for it, to accomplish the grand challenge of phasing out fossil fuels.

Artificial leaves are photochemical devices that mimic the photosynthesis of plant leaves and produce renewable fuels from solar energy using water as raw material. Artificial leaves require the integration of efficient light harvesting and photocatalysis in nano-structured “smart matrices” based on powerful biochemical and biophysical insights on natural water splitting and hydrogenases to address the complex chemistry of conversion and storage by multi-electron photo-catalysis. The course will also be directed towards applications for hydrogen fuel. 

Programme:
From 1 Feb 2010 through 5 Feb 2010 
 
Application:
31 december 2009
Application Artificial Leaf

Language of instruction:
English

Contact:
Prof. Dr. H.J.M. de Groot -
groot_h@chem.leidenuniv.nl