Using Solar Power to Image Microbes That Convert Carbon Dioxide into Energy
A team of researchers from the University of Maryland have developed a way to image the energy-producing solar-powered microbes that can turn carbon dioxide into useful products. Using a combination of light-scattering spectroscopy, high-resolution microscopy, and a unique cell-capturing method, the researchers have been able to study the activity of these microbes in real time. The research could have major implications for our ability to capture and use carbon dioxide, a major contributor to climate change. With this new imaging technique, researchers can now observe the inner workings of the microbes as they convert carbon dioxide into energy-producing molecules. This could lead to the development of efficient and cost-effective technologies to capture and use carbon dioxide for energy production in the future.
source: Phys.org