Scientists synthesize biodegradable nylon precursor via artificial photosynthesis

Scientists synthesize biodegradable nylon precursor via artificial photosynthesis


The artificial photosynthesis technique was developed with the biocatalyst L-alanine dehydrogenase, which combines ammonia with pyruvate to produce L-alanine in a photoredox system composed of a dye and catalyst. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan University

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