Artificial Plants To Reduce Carbon Emissions

🌿 Nature meets innovation: These artificial plants capture 9x more CO2 than real ones - and power your lights!

SUNY Binghamton researchers have developed artificial plants that don't just match nature - they supercharge it. Using bacteria-based solar cells and biomimicry design, these engineering marvels utilize cyanobacteria to convert CO2 and water into oxygen, just like their natural cousins.

But here's the game-changer: These plants can slash indoor CO2 levels from 5,000 to 500 ppm (a 90% reduction vs 10% achieved by natural plants!) while generating enough electricity to power LED lights. Think of it as a living air purifier that doubles as a power plant! 🔋

While traditional carbon capture systems are costly and complex, these maintenance-free artificial plants offer an elegant solution that works right where we live and work. 🌱

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