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The artificial leaf's design showcases a silicon wafer coated with catalysts on both sides. One side of the wafer generates hydrogen while the other produces oxygen. A barrier between the two ensures that they can be collected separately. By placing the artificial leaf in water and exposing it to sunlight, it generates a current, allowing protons to migrate to the other side and ultimately produce hydrogen gas.
This system not only presents an efficient solution for energy storage but also revolutionizes the concept of traditional energy consumption. In essence, it's a miniature power plant, capable of producing fuel through sunlight and water without the need for extensive infrastructure.