17 September 2010: Revolutionary artificial foam which captures and converts the sun's energy more effectively than living organisms, has won The Earth Awards 2010.
The Photosynthetic Foam won the $50,000 prize after being selected from over 500 entries from around the world. The team pitched to an audience of leading CEOs and investors at a Dragon's Den style Summit held in partnership with the Financial Times at Marlborough House, London.
University of Cincinnati Professors David Wendell's and Carlo Montemagno's Photosynthetic Foam is a more land efficient means of producing biofuels because it is not reliant on soil as it is a synthetic material.
The UC Professors' manufactured system of photosynthesis means that all captured energy is converted to sugars, unlike natural plant photosynthesis where a large amount of energy is used to maintain the life of the organism. In short, the foam is a far more efficient and versatile energy production platform, presenting new opportunities for developments in the field of renewable energy.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Major Global Innovation Award Finds New Solution To The Earth's Energy Needs
