xiigenetic sequencing, protein production, and structural biology that will soon bring the secrets of
photosynthesis and natural bio-catalysis into sharp focus. Understanding these highly effective
natural processes in detail will allow us to modify and extend them to molecular reactions that
directly produce sunlight-derived fuels that fit seamlessly into our existing energy networks. The
rapid advances on the scientific frontiers of nanoscience and molecular biology provide a strong
foundation for future breakthroughs in solar energy conversion.