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| Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products |
Using DNA data, ETH and Eawag researchers have examined seawater to find not only new species of bacteria, but also previously unknown natural products that may one day prove beneficial.
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New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass
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EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically recycled and degrade back to harmless sugars in the environment.
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Aiming at an industry without CO2 emissions
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On 20 June, the Association for the Decarbonization of Industry with representatives from industry, energy suppliers, the financial sector and research adopted a joint strategy with the aim of developing holistic approaches for CO2 cuts in industrial applications that can rapidly be implemented. The focus is on high-temperature processes and logistics.
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