Plastic waste as a resource: New approaches for a sustainable future!
Plastic waste poses a huge environmental challenge. But what if we could use it as a valuable resource? Our current publication shows how this is possible. An innovative two-step biocatalytic process makes it possible to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – known from plastic bottles – into high-quality products. Research highlights: Our approach demonstrates how PET […]
Innovative concepts through interdisciplinary research!
51 researchers from a wide range of disciplines came together in Aachen: Doctoral students, postdocs, master’s students and technical staff. The first catalaix Researcher Workshop was about more than just science – we want to redefine the future of the circular economy! Our interdisciplinary team from Applied Microbiology, Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Human […]