Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol
In a new study, scientists have discovered that bacteria can be used to convert plastic waste into paracetamol (acetaminophen). The team found that a harmless strain of E. coli could convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and eventually paracetamol. The researchers used sustainable chemical methods to convert PET into a new material.