BIOLOGICAL SOLAR ENERGY: DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Abstract

This paper reports using biological solar energy as a substitute to fossil fuel in energy generation. The need for biological solar energy and the processes involved in generating energy through this means has also been investigated and analyzed. The paper also examined artificial Photosynthesis as a means of biological solar energy to create clean and sustainable energy. Artificial Photosynthesis manufactures nature-inspired machinery that directly change sunlight into fuel and electricity. It is achieved using biological photosynthetic material to attract solar energy and generate and store it efficiently. Artificial Photosynthesis is achieved by either designing a prototype sun that can supply the required photons to be captured by plants for the photosynthetic process or creating artificial plants that can efficiently capture sunlight for the photosynthetic process. This energy source has the prospect to supply the world's enormous energy needs and combat climate change if adequately harnessed.