Kerry Taylor-Smith Meteored United Kingdom
The team have developed a one-pot microbial formula that is carbon negative and could open new avenues for bio-based manufacturing using renewable and waste-derived raw materials.
A key process
Hydrogenation is a foundation of modern chemical manufacturing. In industry, it’s a key step in synthesising pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, fuels and polymers, while in the food industry, hydrogenation converts liquid vegetable oils into more stable solid fats.
However, the reaction is almost completely dependent on hydrogen gas sourced from fossil fuels. Extracting and using the gas is incredibly energy intensive, requiring…
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