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Artificial plant generates electricity to power devices, cleans indoor air: « Mimicking the natural processes of plants, each artificial leaf generates electricity during photosynthesis, with water and nutrients supplied through transpiration and capillary action. »


Researchers have developed artificial plants that convert CO2 into oxygen and generate electricity while improving indoor air quality.

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