Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles
Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in ...
Science Daily17h
Research team successfully produces microbial plastic to replace PET bottles
Researchers have succeeded in developing a microbial strain that efficiently produces pseudoaromatic polyester monomer to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using systems metabolic engineering.
Bacteria-derived enzyme shows potential for polyethylene biodegradation
Polyethylene accounts for 35% of the plastic produced annually and is widely used for various purposes, including packaging ...
The Gazette on MSN1mon
The Right Chemistry: Breaking down bioplastics' benefits and problems
None of the most widely used plastics — polyethylene ... metal catalyst. PLA is the most commonly used bioplastic, suitable ...