🧪 Exciting science discovery at King's!
♻️ Our scientists are using laundry detergent enzymes to speed up the break down of #bioplastics.
🗑️ Bioplastics are used in disposable items such as coffee cups but often end up in landfill because it takes too long to break down.
🤯 Dr Alex Brogan, Lecturer in Chemistry, is part of a team who have discovered how using enzymes can make the degradation process 84 times faster.
"This research represents a significant breakthrough in the recyclability of single-use bioplastics and opens up the opportunity for a sustainable, circular economy that stamps out the production of fossil-based plastics and tackles the huge volume of plastic waste that ends up in landfill and natural environments.” - Dr Alex Brogan
#KingsScience #Sustainable #bioplastics #recycling
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