Northwestern: Bacteria Upcycle Carbon Waste Into Valuable Chemicals
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 22 (TNSJou) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022:
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Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics
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Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make val . . .
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Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics
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Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make val . . .