The other day it was bacteria generating nanospheres. Now we have nanotechnologists taking their cue from plants, using photosynthesis as the inspiration behind new nano-assembly methods
Nanotechnologists have recently succeeded in their attempts to build molecular systems based on highly efficient versions of the molecular "machine" that plants use to turn sunlight into energy. Such molecular-assembly machines could be used in many applications, including sensors and other electronic devices.
This breakthrough might also have something to say about our recent discussion of the difficulties surrounding using hydrogen as an energy source.
Working with researchers at the University of New Mexico's Center for Microengineered Materials, Sandia scientist John Shelnutt has created convoluted platinum structures that might be used to split hydrogen atoms from water molecules, leading to a light-driven source of hydrogen.
Cool!
Via Kurzweil AI
That IS cool!
I'm envisioning a combination solar panel/hydrogen fuel cell on my roof with water piped to it to power the house.
Of course I would also have a hydrogen nozzle in the garage for my fuel-cell-powered car.
Posted by: Stephen Gordon at February 13, 2004 01:16 PMOr should I say..."fuel-cell-powered FLYING car."
:-)
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