Chinese Team Claims to Turn Carbon Dioxide into Sugar: The Photosynthesis Rehash
Scientists in China have created a method to transform methanol, derived from industrial waste or captured carbon dioxide, into white sugar. This innovative biotransformation system avoids the need for land and water-intensive sugarcane or sugar beet cultivation, offering a potential solution for food production. The process utilizes enzymes to produce sucrose and can also be adapted to create other complex carbohydrates like fructose and starch. This breakthrough provides a promising strategy for addressing both environmental and population-related challenges.
John Q. Hosedrinker