Ancient Enzyme Structure Reveals New Path to Sustainable Ethylene Production

Ancient enzyme structure reveals new path to sustainable ethylene production

Researchers have made a significant advance toward the goal of using bacteria—rather than fossil fuels—to produce ethylene, a key chemical in the production of many plastics.

A Step Closer to a Sustainable Method of Producing Ethylene

Researchers have made a significant advance toward the goal of using bacteria - rather than fossil fuels - to produce ethylene, a key chemical in the production of many plastics. In a new study, scientists identified the enzyme that certain bacteria use to break down organic sulfur compounds to create ethylene.