Explosive Breakthrough: Bacteria-Busting Enzyme Unlocks Purer Nanomaterials
Researchers wanted to enhance the potency of a tiny explosive called RDX by removing bacterial cellulose. They tested using enzymes to break down the cellulose and found that RDX made this process harder. The amount of breakdown increased when they used more enzymes and longer times at temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius. This means enzymes can help break down bacterial cellulose in RDX, but RDX itself can slow down this process.