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Microbes Could Turn Waste Into Palm-Oil Alternatives for Cosmetics and Cleaners
A University of Toronto study identifies how bacterial strains make medium-chain fatty acids, a finding that could support greener production of chemicals now largely sourced from palm kernel oil.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers identified how certain bacterial strains make medium-chain fatty acids.
- Those chemicals are used in products from cosmetics to surfactants and are mainly sourced from palm kernel oil today.
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