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Yeast-Electrochemical System Converts CO₂ to Itaconic Acid

Yeast-Electrochemical System Converts CO₂ to Itaconic Acid

Researchers combined electrochemical and microbial processes to capture CO₂ and convert it into itaconic acid, a bio-based chemical used in biodegradable plastics. The platform could be adapted to produce a wider range of valuable compounds.

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Yeast paired with electricity can convert CO₂ into a chemical used in biodegradable plastics