Scientists at Harvard University (USA) has created a new kind of genetically modified bacteria which can collect CO2 from the air and convert it into energy. This not only decreases the excess carbon dioxide impacting negatively on the Earth's climate, but also preserves fossil fuels available on our planet. In this research, biologists from Harvard Medical School have designed a genetically modified bacterium called Ralston eutropha, allowing them to absorb hydrogen and carbon dioxide, then convert into ethanol fuel.
"Right now, we are creating isopropanol, isobutanol, isopentanol" Mr. Nocera said. "These are wines that you can burn directly. It comes from the hydrogen production process after dehydration, and CO2 absorbtion. That's how this bacterium works ". Ralston eutropha is supposed to absorb hydrogen and CO2, then convert them into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It contributes to the transition to ethanol fuel thanks to the special gene inserted by scientists.
Practical application from a bacterium with CO2 inhalation capacity is unlimited. "They're eating hydrogen, which is the only source of food, and then we breathe in CO2, and then continue to multiply. They reproduce and grow exponentially, "Professor Nocera shared.
"Right now, we are creating isopropanol, isobutanol, isopentanol" Mr. Nocera said. "These are wines that you can burn directly. It comes from the hydrogen production process after dehydration, and CO2 absorbtion. That's how this bacterium works ". Ralston eutropha is supposed to absorb hydrogen and CO2, then convert them into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It contributes to the transition to ethanol fuel thanks to the special gene inserted by scientists.
Practical application from a bacterium with CO2 inhalation capacity is unlimited. "They're eating hydrogen, which is the only source of food, and then we breathe in CO2, and then continue to multiply. They reproduce and grow exponentially, "Professor Nocera shared.