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Scientists discover novel formula for nylon 6.6

04/03/2016

Scientists at the US-based Iowa State University claim to have created a new type of nylon using a genetically engineered strain of yeast and an electrocatalyst to convert the sugar. The process “opens the door to the production of a broad range of compounds not accessible from the petrochemical industry,” said co-lead author Zengyi Shao. After...

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