Nat Commun April 2023 PMID 37015914

Algal cell bionics as a step towards photosynthesis-independent hydrogen production.

Zhijun Xu, Jiarui Qi, Shengliang Wang, Xiaoman Liu, Mei Li, Stephen Mann, Xin Huang

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Discussions reflect a generally positive outlook, with posts highlighting the potential of algal bionics to enable hydrogen production without photosynthesis, such as calling it a 'significant step' or noting its environmental benefits. While some posts express curiosity, others merely acknowledge the research, demonstrating a balanced level of interest and engagement that underscores its potential importance without extensive debate.

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This study describes a new method where living algae are combined with a special conductive polymer shell and calcium carbonate to create a tiny, stable cell environment that can produce hydrogen both with and without sunlight.
The engineered algae induce low-oxygen conditions and facilitate the transfer of electrons outside the cell, which activates hydrogenase enzymes needed for hydrogen production, allowing the process to continue even without photosynthesis for over 200 days.
Even dead, surface-coated algae can generate hydrogen for up to 8 days, thanks to their structural stability and preserved hydrogenases, making this approach a promising, environmentally friendly way to produce green hydrogen sustainably.]

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