Many, many investigators have contributed over the years to the development of a form of artificial photosynthesis in which sunlight - activated catalysts split water molecules to
yield oxygen and hydrogen — the latter being a valuable chemical for a wide range of sustainable technologies.
Not exact matches
The second - stage reaction strips off the fatty acids» carboxyl group (a carbon atom, two
oxygen atoms,
and a
hydrogen atom)
and breaks the remaining hydrocarbon chains into smaller fragments,
yielding a light oil.