Chemists Unlock Secrets of Photosynthetic Light Harvesting for More Efficient Energy Production
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding and utilizing photosynthesis to harvest light energy more efficiently. A team of chemists from the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new method of light harvesting that could potentially lead to increased efficiency in photosynthesis. The new technology utilizes a light-harvesting material called a molecular antenna, which has the ability to absorb light and convert it into electrical energy. The molecular antenna is composed of molecules that are arranged in a specific way to capture and absorb different wavelengths of light. This new method of light harvesting is expected to provide up to 50% more efficiency in photosynthesis compared to current methods. The findings of this research could have major implications for the development of renewable energy sources.
source: Phys.org