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title: Artificial Photosynthesis for Clean Energy
description: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have pioneered a technique that allows researchers to develop much more efficient photosynthesis catalysts—those that use sunlight to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen, the latter of which can be used for fuel.
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# [Artificial Photosynthesis for Clean Energy](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/artificial-photosynthesis-for-clean-energy)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 8/28/18 4:00 PM

Scientists at Berkeley Lab have pioneered a technique that allows researchers to develop **much more efficient photosynthesis catalysts**—those that use sunlight to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen, the latter of which can be used for fuel.

[Read the article in Science Daily →](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180718092513.htm)

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