Enzymes and Algae Offer Alternatives to Synthetic Chemicals
Scientists from South Korea have come up with a scientific breakthrough, a process of using enzymes to convert marine algae into plastic. They hope that the new process could be used in biopreservatives to replace synthetic ingredients in cosmetics, personal care products and food.
In a collaboration between three South Korean universities, researchers initially converted marine algae into oil and then to a monomer. The monomer could be further combined to make polymer molecules that can be used in products ranging from biopreservative ingredients in food to durable, engineering plastics in car parts.
Once the technology is ready, the project’s local commercial partner Kolon Industries, will work on manufacturing goods for commercial market.
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