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Binghamton researchers develop artificial plants that purify indoor air, generate electricity
Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi and PhD student Maryam Rezaie are repurposing their ideas about bacteria-powered biobatteries into a new idea.
Binghamton University Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi and PhD student Maryam Rezaie are repurposing their research 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 little power. Using five biological solar cells and their photosynthetic bacteria, Choi and Rezaie created an artificial leaf “for fun,” 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.
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