Artificial Photosynthesis (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption Illustration of 'artificial photosynthesis,' a process by which sunlight, CO2 , and water are converted in labs to useful fuels. This is the main goal of the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP), a US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Innovation Hub, which seeks to 'secure energy supplies for future generations.' Credit JCAP Usage Restrictions Please use credit. 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.