In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment.
Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories (Links to an external site)
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Fluctuating cellular energy drives microbial bioproduction (Links to an external site)
Zhang’s lab explores ATP’s role in biomanufacturing
To solve the plastics problem, St. Louis scientists are turning to nature (Links to an external site)
At Washington University, SMARC focuses on nature-inspired solutions that might reduce plastic.
Taking team science to plastic pollution – Interview with Marcus Foston (Links to an external site)
In April, $3.6 million, interdisciplinary center to develop nature-inspired alternatives to plastics for widespread application launched at Washington University in St Louis.