Photon management for augmented photosynthesis

Matthew D. Ooms, Cao Thang Dinh, Edward H. Sargent and David Sinton ()
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Matthew D. Ooms: University of Toronto
Cao Thang Dinh: University of Toronto
Edward H. Sargent: University of Toronto
David Sinton: University of Toronto

Nature Communications, 2016, vol. 7, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Microalgae and cyanobacteria are some of nature’s finest examples of solar energy conversion systems, effortlessly transforming inorganic carbon into complex molecules through photosynthesis. The efficiency of energy-dense hydrocarbon production by photosynthetic organisms is determined in part by the light collected by the microorganisms. Therefore, optical engineering has the potential to increase the productivity of algae cultivation systems used for industrial-scale biofuel synthesis. Herein, we explore and report emerging and promising material science and engineering innovations for augmenting microalgal photosynthesis.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12699

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