Scientists have printed circuits using cyanobacteria – microbes that can turn light into energy – to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. (Image Source: ) Scientists have printed circuits using cyanobacteria – microbes that can turn light into energy – to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. (Image Source: )Scientists have printed circuits using cyanobacteria – microbes that can turn light into energy – to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. Unlike conventional solar cells that operate only when exposed to light, cyanobacteria can generate an electric current both in the dark and in light. Biophotovoltaic cells contain some type of cyanobacteria or algae that is phototrophic, meaning it converts light into energy.

Source: Indian Express November 28, 2017 14:15 UTC