Open AccessBiophotocurrent Generation: Enhanced Biophotocurrent Generation in Living Photosynthetic Optical Resonator (Adv. Sci. 11/2020)
Author(s) -
Roxby Daniel N.,
Yuan Zhiyi,
Krishnamoorthy Sankaran,
Wu Pinchieh,
Tu WeiChen,
Chang GuoEn,
Lau Raymond,
Chen YuCheng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.202070061
Subject(s) - photocurrent , biophotonics , photosynthesis , optoelectronics , resonator , nanotechnology , optical cavity , materials science , photonics , physics , chemistry , optics , laser , biochemistry
In article number 1903707, Yu‐Cheng Chen and co‐workers demonstrate an approach to amplify bio‐nano‐electricity through the encapsulation of living algae in an optical micro‐cavity. The strong energy coupling between the cavity mode and photosynthetic resonance reveal the potential of exploiting optical resonators to amplify biological photocurrent generation and energy‐harvesting efficiency. Potential applications include photocatalysis, electrochemistry, and sustainable biophotonics.