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Breakthrough In Fertilizers, Running Out Of Resources, and more!

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July 12, 2024

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Welcome back to Carbon, where we keep you up to date on the biggest news in sustainability.

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Melanin From a Cuttlefish Ink as a Sustainable Biomass Resource


Melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a recent study, researchers investigated the chemical decomposition of melanin derived from cuttlefish ink and showcased its application in the synthesis of biopolymer films and particles. Their efforts will hopefully pave the way to the adoption of melanin upcycling. (Learn More)


Purple Sea Mash: Eco-Friendly Fertilizer from Bacteria


New research reports that biomass made from the purple photosynthetic marine bacterium Rhodovulum sulfidophilum is an excellent nitrogen fertilizer. The biomass fertilizer proved to be just as effective as common inorganic synthetic fertilizers but avoids several side effects that harm the environment, making it an eco-friendly alternative. (Learn More)


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