Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis

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A multi-institutional research initiative comprising over 120 scientists working to develop systems that mimic photosynthesis to produce hydrogen fuel and synthetic gasoline using sunlight and water as renewable inputs.

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Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis

Solar fuel research

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Department of Energy

Energy policy and research

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California Institute of Technology

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Artificial Photosynthesis

A process being researched to replicate natural photosynthesis for the production of alternative fuels like hydrogen. It aims to give alternative fuels the strength needed to break the world's reliance on fossil fuels.

Solar-fuel generators

Devices being developed by JCAP that combine solar power with water and carbon dioxide to produce fuels. These generators are designed using earth-abundant materials to reduce costs compared to conventional photovoltaic technologies.

Solar panel technology

Advanced solar panel technologies that improve efficiency and economic viability of solar energy systems.

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Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis

Solar thermal hydrogen reactor

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Industrial hydrogen gas produced by Linde for use in fuel stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Solar-fuel generators

Mass-production solar-fuel generators comprised of earth-abundant materials designed to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into fuels. The generators are intended to produce fuels approximately ten times more efficiently than conventional fuel production methods.

synthetic gasoline

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Doctor Robert Palumbo

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Solar Thermal Decoupled Electrolysis

Solar-powered Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Artificial Photosynthesis for Hydrogen Production

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