As a result of simulating the photosynthesis process, Berkeley lab scientists Lawrence and developers from the University of California developed a groundbreaking method for generating gasoline. The breakthrough is focused on the transformation of carbon dioxide into acetates, which can be used as a fuel. As a result, a combustible substance as well as polymers can be obtained.
According to one of the scientists, Chris Chang, the leaves of plants recycle solar energy into CO2 during natural photosynthesis. In addition, there is a reaction with water in which the molecules form plant biomass. Solar radiation is absorbed by silicon and titanium dioxide nanowires in the current device.
These electrons are sent to the bacteria “Sporomusa ovata,” which recovers CO2.
Positively charged "holes" cleave water molecules to release oxygen. The hydrocarbon isoprene, n-butanol, and the biodegradable polymer PHB were all obtained by the researchers. Thanks to the bacteria "E.coli," which produces the requisite chemical acetate from the above-mentioned operation. This process would also be used to receive fuel and plastics, reducing the amount of raw materials extracted from the earth for their processing.
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