The researchers conducted a series of experiments and now believe that the installation they developed is 20 times more productive than other similar ones.
Korean chemical engineers have found a way to turn carbon dioxide into a bioplastic. They did this with the help of a bacterium that can literally absorb carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into a useful material, writes Science Alert.
Scientists have developed a prototype two-component system for this using the bacterium Cupriavidus necator.
“The first stage is an electrolyzer that converts carbon dioxide gas into formate. It is then fed to a fermentation tank where it encounters bacteria. Note that Cupriavidus necator is known for its ability to synthesize carbon compounds , such as poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (a biodegradable plastic PHB) Bacteria consume the fermented raw material and accumulate decomposing PHB particles, which can be extracted later.
This solution circulates between the electrolysis reaction and the fermentation tank with a membrane separating the two chambers. As a result, bacteria are isolated from the by-products of the electrolysis reaction.
“If this process is powered by renewable resources, engineers will be able to create the most friendly way to create bioplastic without using fossil fuels. At the same time, carbon dioxide will be used, and this will slow down global warming . of the planet,” the scientists added.
Remember that the world has passed the “point of no return” of global warming, and even a complete reduction in carbon dioxide emissions will not stop the rise in temperature.
Global CO2 emissions set a new record in 2022
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