Sustainable future

Biotechnology: Applications in Medicine and Industry

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Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field that harnesses biological processes and systems to develop innovative solutions for various applications in medicine and industry. It encompasses a diverse range of techniques, including genetic engineering, fermentation, and cell culture, to manipulate biological systems for practical purposes. Biotechnology has revolutionized healthcare, agriculture, environmental science, and industrial manufacturing, offering … Read more

Novel catalyst converts sewage into hydrogen with improved efficiency

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Researchers have taken a significant step towards a cleaner future by developing a new catalyst that harnesses the power of sewage for efficient hydrogen production. This innovation, detailed in a recent study published in Advanced Functional Materials, addresses the crucial challenge of sluggish oxygen evolution during the hydrogen generation process. Hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel, has … Read more

Enhanced photosynthesis technique doubles yield of biodegradable plastic precursor

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Amid growing global concern over climate change and plastic pollution, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are making great strides in the sustainable production of fumaric acid—a component of biodegradable plastics such as polybutylene succinate, which is commonly used for food packaging. The researchers have managed to efficiently produce fumaric acid, which is traditionally derived from … Read more