biophotovoltaic
Biophotovoltaics, often abbreviated as BPV, refers to a technology that generates electricity using biological components, specifically photosynthetic organisms or their enzymes. These systems harness the natural process of photosynthesis to convert light energy into electrical energy. The core principle involves using light to excite electrons within a photosynthetic system, creating a flow of charge that can be captured and utilized as an electric current.
Commonly employed biological materials in BPV systems include cyanobacteria, algae, or isolated photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll.
The efficiency and power output of BPV devices are currently lower compared to conventional silicon-based solar