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Japanese scientists have developed a method to split water into hydrogen fuel using sunlight and a special photocatalyst. This approach could make hydrogen fuel cheaper and more sustainable. Most hydrogen today comes from fossil fuels, but this sunlight-powered method offers a greener alternative. Prof. Kazunari Domen called it a promising step toward solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
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