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Chinese Researchers Convert CO2 into Edible Sugar, Boosting Sustainability

7/19/2025

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Chinese researchers at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology have made a groundbreaking discovery: they can transform carbon dioxide into edible sugar. Using an innovative biotransformation system, they achieved an impressive 86% conversion rate, creating sucrose from methanol. This sustainable method promises to tackle climate change and enhance food security, paving the way for a greener future.

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Chinese researchers at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology have made a groundbreaking discovery: they can transform carbon dioxide into edible sugar. Using an innovative biotransformation system, they achieved an impressive 86% conversion rate, creating sucrose from methanol. This sustainable method promises to tackle climate change and enhance food security, paving the way for a greener future.