2010-08-11

Plant Enzyme Converts Car Exhaust Into Fuel

Diagram of competitive enzyme inhibition.Image via Wikipedia

Ecogeek has an article on t"he microbe Azotobacter vinelandii, found in the roots of many food plants including soy beans, creates the enzyme vanadium.which can convert CO which it converted to propane."


The enzyme could be modified to let cars could run partially off of their exhaust or carbon monoxide in the air around them, reducing pollution and cutting down on the oil we use.
exhaust-fuel

Researchers say there's a more work to do and are working on ways to mass production.
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