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Southern Illinois University researchers turn plastic waste into edible cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale have developed a method to convert plastic waste into edible, protein-rich cookies. The project was part of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge, aimed at creating sustainable food sources for space exploration.
The process utilizes polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in water bottles, and agricultural waste. By reprogramming various yeast strains, the team can convert the carbon molecules found in PET and biomass into essential proteins, vitamins, and aromatic compounds.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Researchers are attempting to develop upcycling technologies to turn plastic into more valuable products. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The process uses Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a carbon source. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A research team from Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale developed edible cookies from plastic bottles. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The research was conducted as part of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge to develop food for space exploration. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Researchers reprogrammed various yeast strains to convert PET and agricultural waste into proteins, vitamins, and flavorings. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Researchers at Southern Illinois University developed a method to turn plastic waste into edible cookies. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The process uses engineered yeast to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and agricultural waste into proteins, vitamins, and flavorings. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The research was conducted as part of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de