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Biodegradable Breakthroughs: How Fungus & Bacteria Are Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Management
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Richard Jacobs에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Richard Jacobs 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
Ramani Narayan joins the podcast today to discuss a fascinating subject: How fungus and bacteria can consume and alter plastic waste. Ramani is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. As an internationally acclaimed thought leader and expert in bioplastics, his research focuses on manufacturing biobased and compostable plastics.
Not only does Ramani have over 200 refereed publications and 30 issued patents, but he is also a successful entrepreneur – having commercialized several biobased and biodegradable product technologies, including PLA and starch products.
What are the benefits of biodegradable polymer molecules? Could Ramani be on the precipice of finding a sustainable solution to the world’s plastic crisis? Tune in now to find out…
In this episode, we talk about:
- What carbon-carbon backbone polymers are, and how they are used in modern products.
- The role that enzymes play in the degradation of plastics.
- How and why microbes consume carbon molecules.
- How chemicals can alter the makeup of plastics.
Click here to learn more about Ramani and his research!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q
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