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New biotechnology breakthrough may cut reliance on petroleum-based naphtha

The platform uses glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production

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Biodiesel waste being turned into eco-friendly plastic raw materials. PIC COURTESY/KAIST

Biodiesel waste being turned into eco-friendly plastic raw materials. PIC COURTESY/KAIST

Researchers have introduced a new biotechnology platform that may help the petrochemical industry rely less on petroleum-based naphtha.

The team announced that they have developed a way to mass-produce eco-friendly raw materials for plastics and textiles from waste generated by biodiesel production. 

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