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Could we mimic photosynthesis in plants to produce energy?

Started by allegrif, December 01, 2015, 08:57:24 PM

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allegrif

This is a carbon neutral process and gives the plants the energy they need for their cells to function. Is there no way we can create this artificially and exploit the process?

JamesH

I believe this is already happening on a small scale. I've read about car fuel produced from algae, and I'm not sure if this is being utilised yet. It is definately possible, I can tell you that. I think it's only in it's infancy for now.

Zarostulus

You might be interested in this!

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/artificial-photosynthesis/

Looks like someone's beaten you to the idea  ;)