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Image Credit: Chokniti Khongchum/Shutterstock.com Deep in the ocean, diatom algae can survive in harsh conditions thanks to a unique exterior shell. Scientifically known as “diatom frustules”, diatom shells have a chemically unique surface of silica studded with hydroxyl groups. The shells are transparent with multiple layers containing pores that decrease in size to form a funnel shape. This inorganic material is capable of down-converting light; trapping visible light and blocking UV radiation – all of which protect the diatom algae cell and boost photosynthetic processes. As a central part of its business model, Swedish Algae Factory cultivates diatoms and harvests their unique shells to make distinct light altering, absorbing, and binding materials that compare favorably to similar synthetic materials found in a wide variety of industrial products. Two of the more promising applications of this material are in next-generation solar panels and UV-blocking skin pr ....