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Revolutionizing plastic recycling: FAST-PETase enzyme variant
Background
Plastic waste is a pressing ecological challenge, with a staggering 8.3 billion metric tons produced, of which 6 billion tons become waste. Traditional methods of plastic degradation, such as chemical processes, are costly and generate harmful byproducts. Enzymatic degradation presents a sustainable alternative, with poly (ethylene terephthalate)...
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Plastic-degrading enzymes
Able to break down PET plastics in as little as 24 hours
Overview
Plastic waste poses an ecological challenge. There have been 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics produced—6 billion tons are waste. What do we do with this waste?
The long-term, sustainable solution is to find effective ways to break down the plastic into smaller parts and then...
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Boosting bee health
A cocktail of native gut bacteria promotes health and pathogen resistance in bees
Problem
Honeybees and bumblebees play a crucial role in agricultural pollination, which is essential for human food production. Unfortunately, honeybee populations have experienced significant declines in the United States and around the world over the past decade. These...
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Atmospheric water irrigation enabled by super moisture absorbent gels
Overview
The global population is projected to reach 9.6 billion people by 2025, requiring food production to increase by 70% to meet the demand of the huge population. Water is most limiting natural resource for agricultural production due to the freshwater shortage and enormous need for irrigation. Dry cropland accounts for 84% of the cultivated...
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