“This artificial leaf is created with a matrix of protein which has been extracted from silk & chloroplasts – organelle which allows plants to perform the process of photosynthesis. When provided water and light, this leaf acts like a real leaf & produces oxygen.” wrote Harry Coumnas.

1. Harry Coumnas Develops an
Artificial Leaf That Can
Photosynthesize
http://harry-coumnas.blogspot.com/

2. In order to survive in the outer space, humans need a
steady supply of oxygen. Unfortunately, lack of
oxygen has always been of one of the most persistent
challenges of manned space exploration.

3. Although many artificial O2 generators have been
created in the past, none is as effective as they need
to be.

4. Recently, Harry Coumnas, a post-graduate student
at a leading science college of Germany created a
synthetic leaf, which according to him can
photosynthesize.

5. Though the leaf is yet to be examined by experts,
Harry has already become a sensation on social
media.

6. While interacting with people through his social media
account, Harry Coumnas shared how he developed
the leaf.

7. “This artificial leaf is created with a matrix of protein which
has been extracted from silk & chloroplasts – organelle which
allows plants to perform the process of photosynthesis. When
provided water and light, this leaf acts like a real leaf &
produces oxygen.” wrote Harry Coumnas.

8. Harry also shed light on many other important
details of his synthetic leaf, like its light weight, low
energy consumption, etc. “This development will definitely
help make long distance space journeys easier.” he
continued.

9. Thank You!

10. Thank You!