Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics
23-Feb-2022 -
Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchersled by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.
In a new pilot study, the researchers selected, ...
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