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AI Breakthrough: Peptides Designed to Capture Microplastics

1/22/2025

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A groundbreaking Cornell-led research team has harnessed AI to create a hybrid quantum-classical framework that designs peptides capable of capturing harmful microplastics. Published in *Science Advances*, their study revealed peptides with remarkable binding affinities for PET plastic. Next, they aim to synthesize these peptides and enhance computational techniques to tackle larger sustainability issues.

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A groundbreaking Cornell-led research team has harnessed AI to create a hybrid quantum-classical framework that designs peptides capable of capturing harmful microplastics. Published in *Science Advances*, their study revealed peptides with remarkable binding affinities for PET plastic. Next, they aim to synthesize these peptides and enhance computational techniques to tackle larger sustainability issues.