During the experiment, a group of scientists from the Scientific and Technical University of China was able to synthesize amino acids using only water and air. According to experts, this could be the way for environmentally friendly chemical production, the newspaper writes.
According to the head of the team of scientists, USTC employee Zeng Jie, they managed to synthesize the amino acid glycine thanks to the innovative design of the experiment. An electrochemical catalysis method was used to simulate the Earth's atmosphere in a container and create an artificial thundercloud.
Zeng Jie said that in the future, experts plan to synthesize more complex organic molecules from water and air. This technology can be used in environmentally friendly production, which will reduce energy consumption and reduce the amount of toxic waste.
