I have a superior high school student on Long Island, New York. He is
interested in
biophysics. He wanted to do a science project to investigate the possibility
of using photosynthesis (chlorophyll) as a solar reaction or solar cell.
Could you get a usable current out of the photosynthesis system? The was his
question. He investigated the problem, spoke to scientists at Oakridge
National Lab and Brookhaven Lab. It seems like a very difficult task for
anyone let alone a high school student. I do not want him to abandoned his
work. He has already extracted spinach chlorophyl and did a absorption
spectrum on it. Does anyone have any ideas for photosynthesis projects
related to biophysics that a bright 11th grader could do. Is his original
idea related to photocells using chlorophyl possible?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Richard
SciRes5 at aol.com
Thanks
