Photocatalytic Water-Splitting (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University researchers have demonstrated an efficient new way to capture the energy from sunlight and convert it into clean, renewable energy by splitting water molecules. Credit I. Thomann/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "I. Thomann/Rice University" 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.