How Can We Engineer Bacteria To Remove Carbon From The Atmosphere, Make Products and Energy?
There is research in engineering bacteria to capture carbon to make feedstocks, materials, and products. Various bacteria can be genetically engineered to do the job.
Cyanobacteria and Photosynthetic Bacteria:
These bacteria naturally use carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis.
Cyanobacteria, for example, convert CO2 into organic compounds using sunlight.
Non-Photosynthetic Bacteria:
Some bacteria can be engineered to consume CO2 and convert it into biomass or useful chemicals without relying on sunlight.