Waste antiseptic: Tel Aviv scientists come up with a new method of making disinfectants
A plant-based and paper-based hand sanitizer was invented by scientists at Tel Aviv University. This will help to significantly reduce production costs and reduce the use of edible plant sources of ethanol.
In their work, the researchers use a new process of decomposition of lignin — a substance that has been found in plants. They demonstrated the successful conversion of waste into ethanol, the main raw material used to make disinfectants, according to the university's website.
It is noted that they use different types of waste as a source of ethanol: straw, paper, etc. It is a new, simple and cheap process with little or no environmental impact, requires no special materials and can be produced on a small scale.
Scientists from Tel Aviv plan to use their method to create a large number of antiseptics, which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OXO previously wrote about a new gel, which is able to break down and spontaneously reform in the gastrointestinal tract. It aims to help researchers develop more effective oral drug delivery methods.
In their work, the researchers use a new process of decomposition of lignin — a substance that has been found in plants. They demonstrated the successful conversion of waste into ethanol, the main raw material used to make disinfectants, according to the university's website.
It is noted that they use different types of waste as a source of ethanol: straw, paper, etc. It is a new, simple and cheap process with little or no environmental impact, requires no special materials and can be produced on a small scale.
Scientists from Tel Aviv plan to use their method to create a large number of antiseptics, which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OXO previously wrote about a new gel, which is able to break down and spontaneously reform in the gastrointestinal tract. It aims to help researchers develop more effective oral drug delivery methods.
