Scientists at Binghamton University have created an innovative artificial plant designed to clean indoor air and generate electricity.
This exciting development comes in response to growing concerns about indoor air quality, especially since people spend about 90% of their time indoors.
This artificial plant is impressive, as it can lower carbon dioxide levels by 90%. It can reduce CO2 concentrations from 5,000 parts per million (ppm) to just 500 ppm, which is much more effective than real plants.
Each unit of this plant produces approximately 140 microwatts of electricity, with plans to increase this output to at least 1 milliwatt. This improvement could enable it to charge small devices.
Like natural plants, the artificial version needs water and nutrients to thrive. Researchers are also exploring the use of different types of bacteria to boost its efficiency in the future.
Their goal is for these artificial plants to become a common sight in homes, improving air quality while also providing renewable energy. This project shows great promise for creating sustainable living solutions that benefit both health and the environment.
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