Stanford researchers find electrical current stemming from plants
Stanford engineers have generated electrical current by tapping into the electron activity in individual algae cells. Photosynthesis excites electrons, which can then be turned into an electrical current using a specially designed gold electrode. This study could be the first step toward carbon-free electricity directly from plants. Algae lamps collect 150-200 times more CO2 in a year than trees. Catalyzing Change Stanford researchers find electrical current stemming from plants Stanford engineers have generated electrical current by tapping into the e lectron activity in individual algae cells. Photosynthesis excites electrons, which can then be turned into an electrical current using a specially designed gold electrode. This study could be the first step toward carbon-free electricity directly from plants. Algae lamps collect 150-200 times more CO2 in a year than trees. Video: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_embedded&v =wuWDex5mh5Y The study: http:...