Scientists turn carbon dioxide into renewable plastics using cyanobacteria

Scientists at the University of Manchester have successfully used cyanobacteria to convert carbon dioxide into citramalate, a key component for making sustainable plastics. By optimizing the process, they achieved a 23-fold increase in citramalate production, reaching 6.35 grams per liter with a productivity rate of 1.59 g/L/day. This breakthrough could lead to more eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.