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Photosynthesis

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The conversion of light energy into chemical energy using‖atmospheric CO2, operated by living organisms according to the following reaction:

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 (sugars) + 6O2.

Darzins, A., Pienkos, P. and Edye, L., 2010, Current status and potential for algal biofuels production. A report to IEA Bioenergy Task 39, Report T39-T2, August 2010.

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Darzins, A., Pienkos, P. and Edye, L., 2010, Current status and potential for algal biofuels production. A report to IEA Bioenergy Task 39, Report T39-T2, August 2010.

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12 Feb 2018 | 27 Aug 2023

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