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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 12 hours ago

Chinese scientists reveal glowing plants that could light cities

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Chinese scientists reveal glowing plants that could light cities

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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 12 hours ago
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    Of course there is, you can’t get more energy out than you put in.

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      Obviously, but that doesn’t mean plants can’t be designed to accumulate energy during the day though photosynthesis and release it at night in form of bioluminescence. There’s actually a whole separate line of research regarding that:

      • https://www.moeveglobal.com/en/planet-energy/sustainable-innovation/bioelectricity-plants-renewable-energy
      • https://www.snexplores.org/article/tree-cellulose-lignin-batteries-energy-storage-green-technology-forests

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