Very interesting and may lead to producing renewable energy through biological organisms. This is real science, attempting to advance humanity's knowledge.
Knowledge belongs to all humanity and should be free. All for companies who did the R&D making a profit, but patents should only last 5-10 years so money can be made and then become free for all to use. The guy from Volvo who invented the 3 point of contact seatbelt but refused to patent his invention because it saved lives is the example we should all look up to.