Cyanobacterial Artificial Plants for Enhanced Indoor Carbon Capture and Utilization

Advanced Sustainable Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 10, 2024

Abstract Indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) levels are often significantly higher than those outdoors, which is a growing health concern, particularly in urban areas where people spend over 80% of their time indoors. Traditional CO mitigation methods, such as ventilation and filtration, becoming less effective outdoor increase due to global warming. This study introduces novel solution: cyanobacterial artificial plants that enhance indoor capture while converting into oxygen (O bioelectricity. These use light drive photosynthesis, achieving 90% reduction levels, from 5000 500 ppm—far surpassing the 10% seen with natural plants. In addition improving air quality, system produces O enough bioelectricity power portable electronics. Each leaf contains five biological solar cells generate electricity during water nutrients supplied through transpiration capillary action, mimicking plant systems. The generates an open circuit voltage 2.7 V maximum output 140 µW. decentralized approach offers sustainable, energy‐efficient solution environmental challenges, providing improved quality renewable amid rising levels.

Language: Английский

Leveraging 3D printing in microbial electrochemistry research: current progress and future opportunities

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Language: Английский