SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 16, 2026Interesting Engineering

Can engineered microbes produce isoprene for synthetic rubber?

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Engineers are developing methods to capture industrial CO₂ and use engineered microbes to produce isoprene for synthetic rubber. Companies like Visolis are already piloting carbon-negative production, creating rubber that removes atmospheric CO₂.

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