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This could generate billions of cubic metres of water annually if scaled, he added.

While still in its infancy, the research team has big hopes for their new invention.

This PV-leaf can harness more power than standard solar panels

This is not the first time scientists have taken inspiration from plants to generate energy.

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

A diagram of a real lifes strucures side by side the artificial leaf design by researchers at Imperial College London

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Siôn Geschwindt