Scientists turn paper waste into drugs

11 July 2023, 17:28 | Science
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A team of scientists from the University of Bath has turned waste paper into a raw material for the production of common painkillers.. New Atlas writes about it. Researchers now suggest using waste from the paper industry instead of oil-based chemicals. In particular, we are talking about the chemical beta-pinene. It is obtained from pine trees. This is a natural compound that is part of the aromatic turpentine oil.. Scientists have used a process known as " " Simply put, this research is like turning a pile of garbage into a chest of treasures:

from what is usually considered waste, something extremely valuable and necessary is created.. What's more, because continuous flow reactors are easier to use on a large scale, the whole process could become a practical, everyday part of drug production," We will remind, earlier scientists called the main danger of paracetamol. What medicines since April can be bought only with a prescription. net from Telegram. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.




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