The document discusses artificial photosynthesis, focusing on the challenges and advancements in developing catalysts for the reduction of water and CO2 under photo- and electrochemical conditions. It highlights the importance of studying the reaction mechanisms through both computational and experimental techniques. The presentation was delivered by Sergio Fernández Martín as part of a PechaKucha format on February 8, 2017.

1. Artificial Photosynthesis
Scientific Communication and Technology Transfer Techniques
PechaKucha 10x10 Presentation #PK10x10
MACMoM
Sergio Fernández Martín
@_SergioFdez
8th February 2017

4. + 4H+ + 4e-
Oxygen Evolving Complex (OEC)

5. Light Harvesting Complex (LHC)
OEC
4e- Ox.
Red.

6. 4H+
4e-
OEC
Hydrogenase

8. The artificial photosynthesis is a challenge for current
researchers in the field of catalysis
Artificial Leaf. Source: http://mmrc.caltech.edu/

9. M
M = Fe, Co, Ni
To develop new catalysts for the reduction of water and
CO2 under photo- and electrochemical conditions

10. To study the reaction mechanism by computational and
experimental techniques

12. Thank you for your
attention!
MACMoM
Sergio Fernández Martín
@_SergioFdez