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[Advances in microbial solar cells--A review]

Xiaoyun Guo, Changping Yu, Tianling Zheng

    Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao = Acta Microbiologica Sinica
    |December 16, 2015
    PubMed
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    Microbial solar cells harness photosynthetic organisms to convert solar energy into electricity, offering a sustainable solution to the global energy crisis. These cells show promise for applications in wastewater treatment and biofuel production.

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