noun
artificial photosynthesis
Scientific term for human-made systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to produce fuels or chemicals from sunlight, water, and CO₂.
人工光合成の研究は、持続可能なエネルギー社会の実現に貢献すると期待されている。
Research on artificial photosynthesis is expected to contribute to the realization of a sustainable energy society.
Natural photosynthesis performed by plants and some microorganisms, whereas 人工光合成 refers to artificial systems designed to replicate the process.
Compound of 人工 (artificial) and 光合成 (photosynthesis).