The artificial plants developed at Binghamton University, State University of New York use indoor light to drive photosynthesis, achieving a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide levels — far surpassing the 10% reduction seen with natural plants.

Seokheun (Sean) Choi, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has created a new battery in the shape of an artificial tree, shown here at his lab at the Engineering and Science Building at the Innovative Technologies Complex, October 9, 2024. Choi pictured here with his PhD student Maryam Rezaie.

Seokheun (Sean) Choi, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has created a new battery in the shape of an artificial tree, shown here at his lab at the Engineering and Science Building at the Innovative Technologies Complex, October 9, 2024.