Scientists discover method to boost energy generation from microalgae

https://www.ntu.edu.sg/docs/default-source/academic-services/ntu-singapore-scientists-discover-method-to-boost-energy-generation-from-microalgae59f4b183-07ca-4a8a-8a18-f70fe9fd704d.pdf

"encasing algae protein in liquid droplets can dramatically enhance the algae's light-harvesting and energy-conversion properties, making it up to three times more efficient... droplet behaves like a resonator that confines a lot of light... not as efficient as solar cells in generating electricity [4.5% vs. 20%]. However, it is more renewable and sustainable"

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