Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. Oxygen is produced as by-product of photosynthesis when the water absorbed by plants is 'split'. It is one of the most important reactions on the planet because it is the source of nearly all of the world's oxygen. Hydrogen which is produced when the water is split could potentially be a green and unlimited source of renewable energy.
A new study, led by academics at St John's College, University of Cambridge, used semi-artificial photosynthesis to explore new ways to produce and store solar energy. They used natural sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen using a mixture of biological components and humanmade technologies.
The research could now be used to revolutionise the systems used for renewable energy production. A new paper, published in Nature Energy, outlines how academics at the Reisner Laboratory in Cambridge developed their platform to achieve unassisted solar-driven water-splitting.
Their method also managed to absorb more solar light than natural photosynthesis.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Wednesday September 05 2018, @05:37PM (2 children)
I suppose, at first, corporations would start charging for breathing. Maybe tied to body weight or metabolism.
Then they would start raising the prices of air.
The poorest wouldn't be allowed to breathe. But corporate profits are at stake. We can't have
anyno freeloaders.The lower I set my standards the more accomplishments I have.
(Score: 2) by arulatas on Thursday September 06 2018, @01:44PM (1 child)
Turn on the Mega Maid
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 07 2018, @07:51AM
the code is 1 2 3 4 5