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Artificial plant generates electricity to power devices, cleans indoor air
Researchers have developed artificial plants that convert CO2 into oxygen and generate electricity while improving indoor air quality.
The research team from Binghamton University repurposed their study about bacteria-powered biobatteries — ingestible and otherwise — into a new idea for artificial plants that can feed off carbon dioxide, give off oxygen, and even generate a small amount of power. Using five biological solar cells and their photosynthetic bacteria, Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi and PhD student Maryam Rezaie created an artificial leaf “for fun” and then realized the concept has wider implications. Other upgrades could include using multiple bacteria species to ensure long-term viability and developing ways to minimize maintenance, such as water and nutrient delivery systems, according to a press release by Binghamton University.
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