Genetically Modified Algae Could Be Key to Tomorrow’s Bio Solar Cells

Genetically Modified Algae Could Be Key to Tomorrow’s Bio Solar Cells

“Researchers at the University of Cambridgehave developed a new fuel cell that is powered by algae, and that is five times more efficient than existing models that use microscopic plants and algae. This new design is not only more efficient, it is also more cost-effective and practical to use than previous attempts.

These algae-powered fuel cells, described in the journal Nature Energy, are a type of biophotovoltaic (BPV) device, also known as bio solar cells. BPVs harvest solar energy and convert it into electric current using the photosynthetic abilities of microorganisms like algae. This is both an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative energy source…”

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