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Microbes turn biodiesel byproduct into three nylon building blocks, opening greener route

Nylon is a representative plastic material used throughout our daily lives, from clothing to automobiles.

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated June 1, 2026
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Nylon is a representative plastic material used throughout our daily lives, from clothing to automobiles. However, most of its raw materials have been produced through petrochemical processes, resulting in large carbon emissions. KAIST researchers have developed a technology that can produce key nylon precursors in an eco-friendly way using microbes.

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