A new study by researchers at Kobe University successfully engineered E. coli to produce a biodegradable plastic alternative called PDCA. This alternative has physical properties comparable to or better than PET plastic. The team achieved a production concentration more than seven times higher than previously reported, demonstrating an efficient method for creating nitrogen-containing compounds without harmful byproducts. The findings lay the groundwork for a scalable and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

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