#enzymes — Public Fediverse posts

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🌱🌿 Arya Satheesh developed a #bioplastic called Eco Purge that biodegrades in two weeks.

The material releases specific #enzymes designed to break down existing #microplastics in #soil and #water. Her #research and prototype earned her the European category win at the 2026 #EarthPrize.

👉 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/this-high-schooler-invented-a-plant-based-plastic-that-removes-microplastics-from-the-environment-as-it-biodegrades-180989254/

#science #innovation #environment #biotechnology #sustainability #ecology #materials #pollution #nature

(31 Oct) Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

Given a dozen hours, the enzyme can turn a foam pad into reusable chemicals.

https://s.faithcollapsing.com/b3v19
Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/sydso

#ai #biochemistry #biology #chemistry #enzymes #neural-networks #polymers #polyurethane #protein-design #proteins #science

(31 Oct) Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane https://s.faithcollapsing.com/b3v19 Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/sydso #ai #biochemistry #biology #chemistry #enzymes #neural-networks #polymers #polyurethane #protein-design #proteins #science