China discovered a fungus capable of

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have recently identified a fungus capable of "eating" plastic.

This finding promises to provide an effective solution in dealing with waste.

Biodegradation process of fungi.(Source: cas.cn).

The unusual fungus, named Aspergillus tubingensis , can live on the surface of a synthetic resin and break the chemical bond between plastic molecules and polymer compounds, also known as high compounds. molecules, thanks to the enzymes they secrete.

At the same time, they also use the natural power of mushroom mycelium to break down polymer compounds.

Synthetic resins are widely used in the field of manufacturing plastic-related materials.

This substance can be used in many industries, including health, construction as well as automobile manufacturing and assembly.

With the characteristics of difficult to decompose, plastic waste such as bottles, plastic bags . not only contaminates soil and water sources, but also causes great impacts on the economy and human health.

Therefore, scientists identified the special ability of the fungus can be utilized in solving pollution caused by plastic waste.