"Synthetic Photosynthesis?"

 

 

SCIENCE & DISRUPT

Synthetic Photosynthesis?

BY DOM GALEONSARAH VIA FUTURISM.COM

 New Tech Recycles Carbon Dioxide Faster Than Plants...   A team of researchers managed to make a synthetic pathway that converts CO2 into organic compounds faster than plants.  In order to find an enzyme to improve CO2 fixation, the researchers carefully selected 17 enzymatic compounds from nine organisms.

Everyone knows the role of photosynthesis in absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2). While there isn’t any doubt that plants are doing their job, there’s simply just too much CO2 for the plants to absorb and “fix.” Plus a main enzyme involved in the process doesn’t work that fast. A team of researchers led by Thomas Schwander may be able to help.