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From Pollutant to Pill: Can Microplastics in Food Be Reclaimed for Paracetamol Production
Summary
This mini-review explored whether microplastics found in food could theoretically serve as a sustainable feedstock for paracetamol production using synthetic biology approaches. While technically intriguing as a way to valorize plastic waste, the authors noted substantial technological and safety barriers remain before such conversion would be feasible.
The presence of microplastics in food has emerged as a major public health issue. At the same time, waste plastic may now be turned into valuable medications like paracetamol thanks to synthetic biology. With an emphasis on technological viability, existing obstacles, and wider ramifications for pharmaceutical innovation and environmental health, this mini-review investigates whether foodborne microplastics may be a sustainable feedstock for pharmaceutical manufacturing.