Wednesday 20 February 2013

Algae lamps



Algae lamps that collect 150-200 times more CO2 in a year than trees may possibly light up streets!

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Stanford researchers find electrical current stemming from plants
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/april/electric-current-plants-041310.html

We all remember from high school biology that plants use sunshine and CO2 to generate energy through photosynthesis, right? An outrageous new prototype lamp from designer Mike Thompson actually generates electricity from algae the same way, in the form of lighting that requires a bit of daily maintenance, not unlike a bonsai plant or a pet.
http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/06/light-up-latro-algae-pet-lights-looks-like-beaker-of-green-goo/

French biochemist Pierre Calleja is now looking at algae as a potential source for helping clean the air of carbon dioxide. He has spent several years developing what looks to be an interesting street lamp that feeds on the vast amount of C02 swirling around in our atmosphere.
http://www.earthtechling.com/2012/04/algae-powered-street-lamps-suck-up-c02/

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