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Entries from May 20th, 2009

Microscopic Manufactures Produce Eco-Friendly Plastic

May 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Chemistry

Plastic is a source that is greatly taken  for granted, but the world truly needs plastic in our daily lives.  Scientists are now looking to the use of microorganisms to help produce environmentally safe plastics.  ” PHAs are linear polyesters produced by bacterial fermentation of sugar or lipids (fats)”. These plastics are biodegradable which is helpful [...]

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