The team of scientists from KAIST University, South Korea and LG chem, led by professor Sang Yup Lee has successfully bio- engineered polymers, completely bypassing fossil fuel based chemicals. This breakthrough opens the way for the commercial production of “green” plastics. Polylactic acid, a bio-based polymer is the key to producting plastics through renewable resources. These plastics are bio-degradable and have a low toxity to humans. Through the use of a metabolically engineered strain of E. Coli, the team has produces polylactic acid and its co-polymers through direct fermentation.
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