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    Scottish scientists develop new sustainable nylon production method

    2020-08-19T09:12:00Z

    Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a sustainable way of manufacturing adipic acid, a key component of nylon. The scientists modified the genetic code of the common bacteria E. coli in the laboratory. The modified cells were grown in liquid solutions containing guaiacol, a naturally-occurring chemical and ...