China has developed a groundbreaking technology to produce sugar from carbon dioxide, reducing reliance on resource-intensive crops like sugarcane and sugar beet, which require vast amounts of land and water.
The process uses methanol, derived from captured CO₂ or industrial waste, which is then transformed through an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) enzyme process into high-carbon sugars and starch. This method achieves a conversion rate of up to 86% while consuming less energy than conventional sugar production.
Benefits and Impact
- Reduces carbon waste by reusing captured CO₂
- Strengthens China’s food security by reducing sugar imports
- Opens opportunities for wider industrial applications of sugar
- Offers a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture-based production
This innovation could reshape both the food and industrial sectors, turning a major greenhouse gas into a valuable resource for the future.
Source: Instagram
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