Abstract
Enhancing the energy efficiency of power out is a key issue of microorganisms based energy harvesting. Here, we introduced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into a photomicrobial solar cell (PMSC) system in order to increase the harvesting energy power. Microcystis aeruginosa was used as a solar energy converter, microorganism. It revealed that when a small amount of CNTs (e.g. 0.001 wt%) were added in the cyanobacterium suspension, the photocurrents were enhanced dramatically. The optical and electrical properties of the CNT suspension were analyzed. The biochemical features of the PMSC were evaluated under dark and light conditions. This study is expected to offer a strategic way for harvesting living cell-based solar energy in a more efficient manner.
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