Photothermal (IMAGE) King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Caption Heat is generated by the synergistic interaction of light and heat with the catalyst, known as the photothermal effect. Credit © 2021 KAUST; Anastasia Serin Usage Restrictions Please 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.