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“They’re Turning Pollution Into Candy!”: Chinese Scientists Stun the World by Making Food from Captured Carbon Emissions
IN A NUTSHELL 🌱 Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to convert methanol into sucrose, bypassing traditional agriculture. 🔬 The innovative in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system uses enzymes to transform methanol derived from industrial waste into complex sugars. 🌍 This method contributes to sustainability by utilizing carbon dioxide as a raw material, supporting carbon
The team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology has developed an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system that synthesizes sucrose from methanol, a low-carbon chemical. Published in Science Bulletin, this study lays the groundwork for future developments in carbon-negative biomanufacturing platforms, potentially transforming how we produce food and essential chemicals. By converting industrial waste into valuable sugars, scientists are offering a sustainable alternative to traditional food production, potentially reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
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