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Photosynthesis Power: A Reliable and Renewable Biological Photovoltaic Cell

SciTechDaily · University of Cambridge · last updated

Scientists used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year — and counting — using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has the potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small electronic devices.

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