Powering a microprocessor by photosynthesis
Paolo Bombelli, Anand Savanth, Alberto Scarampi, Stephen J. L. Rowden, David H. Green, Andreas Erbe, Erland Årstøl, Ivana Jevremović, Martin F. Hohmann‐Marriott, S. Trasatti, Emre Özer, Christopher J. Howe
Abstract
A photosynthesis-driven biophotovoltaic system with an Al-anode powered a microprocessor widely used in IoT applications stably for over six months.
Topics & Concepts
MicroprocessorPhotosynthesisAnodeComputer scienceTelecommunicationsEmbedded systemElectrical engineeringEngineeringPhysicsBotanyBiologyElectrodeQuantum mechanicsEnergy Harvesting in Wireless NetworksMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods