Artificial Leaf (IMAGE) University of Cambridge Caption This 'artificial leaf' uses water, sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce a widely-used gas, inspired by the natural process by which plants use the energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into food. Credit Virgil Andrei Usage Restrictions Please credit Virgil Andrei License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.