German researchers develop sustainable protein source using microbes, renewable energy, and CO2.

German researchers have created a method to produce protein and vitamin B9 from microbes using renewable energy, hydrogen, oxygen, and CO2. This bioreactor system converts CO2 into acetate for yeast, offering a sustainable protein source that could improve food security and reduce carbon emissions without requiring farmland. Further research is necessary for scaling, safety, and market viability before this innovation can be widely adopted.

September 12, 2024
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