News tagged with chlorosomes

Neutron analysis yields insight into bacteria for solar energy

Structural studies of some of nature's most efficient light-harvesting systems are lighting the way for new generations of biologically inspired solar cell devices.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf'

An international team of researchers has modified chlorophyll from an alga so that it resembles the extremely efficient light antennae of bacteria. The team was then able to determine the structure of these light antennae. ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (10) | comments 0

Scientists determine the structure of highly efficient light-harvesting molecules in green bacteria

(PhysOrg.com) -- An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy. The team's results one day ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0