Generating electricity is not the only way to turn sunlight into
energy we can use on demand. The sun can also drive reactions to create
chemical fuels, such as hydrogen, that can in turn power cars, trucks
and trains.
The trouble with solar fuel production is the cost of producing the
sun-capturing semiconductors and the catalysts to generate fuel. The
most efficient materials are far too expensive to produce fuel at a
price that can compete with gasoline.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for writing to "Chemical Science"