Researchers at Edinburgh engineered E. coli to transform PET plastic into acetaminophen within 24 hours, with 92% yield and near-zero emissions. This innovation merges chemistry and biology, offering a sustainable route to painkillers while tackling plastic pollution.
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Bakterien verwandeln Plastikabfall in Paracetamol – ein grüner Durchbruch

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Forscher in Edinburgh haben E. coli so modifiziert, dass es PET-Kunststoff innerhalb von 24 Stunden in Paracetamol umwandelt – mit 92 % Ausbeute und nahezu null Emissionen. Diese Innovation vereint Biologie und Chemie für nachhaltige Schmerzmittelproduktion.

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