Heat-friendly microbes provide efficient way to biodegrade plastic
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 10:20
in Earth & Climate
Researchers in China have engineered a microbe that shows promise as the foundation of an efficient way to break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic fiber used to manufacture clothing and disposable consumer products. The researchers published their findings in Microbial Biotechnology on April 28, 2020.