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Photosynthesis: A Dynamic Process

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Solar-to-fuel conversion in algae and cyanobacteria

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Algae are endowed with oxygenic photosynthesis, enabling conversion of solar energy into chemical energy. Production of biofuels from algae also depends on photosynthetic efficiency, and comprehension of the photosynthetic process is therefore essential, especially if production of cheap energy carriers is considered, and requires to maximize productivity for a sustainable system.

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Formighieri, C. (2015). Photosynthesis: A Dynamic Process. In: Solar-to-fuel conversion in algae and cyanobacteria. SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16730-5_9

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