In a revolutionary breakthrough for renewable energy, the world’s first photovoltaic leaf (PV-leaf) has been developed by researchers at Imperial College London. This leaf-inspired technology mimics ...

A UK research team has developed a photovoltaic leaf concept that can produce electricity, water and thermal energy in a single device. The system, inspired by a leaf, is based on a biomimetic ...

Nature is abuzz with energy, and its living organisms are similar in some ways but different in others. For instance, animals cool off by drinking water and staying in shaded areas. Plants, in ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...

The quest for an unlimited and extremely powerful energy source has intrigued scientists and engineers forever. The recent advances in bio-inspired solar technology and understanding how plants move ...

Researchers in Iraq have developed biomimetic leaf vein–inspired fins for photovoltaic panels, with reticulate (RET) venation reducing panel temperature by 33.6 C and boosting efficiency by 18% using ...