The production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has drastically increased in the past half-
century, reaching 30 million tons every year. The accumulation of this recalcitrant waste now …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is globally the largest produced aromatic polyester with an
annual production exceeding 50 million metric tons. PET can be mechanically and …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used plastic that is polymerized by terephthalic
acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). In recent years, PET biodegradation and bioconversion …

Most petroleum-derived plastics, as exemplified by poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET), are
chemically inactive and highly resistant to microbial attack. The accumulation of plastic …

Background Biocatalysis offers a promising path for plastic waste management and
valorization, especially for hydrolysable plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) …

Plastics have become an important environmental concern due to their durability and
resistance to degradation. Out of all plastic materials, polyesters such as polyethylene …

Abstract Globally, poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is the most utilized class of
thermoplastic single-use polyesters, accumulating in ecosystems and aggravating …

Plastic has rapidly transformed our world, with many aspects of human life now relying on a
variety of plastic materials. Biological plastic degradation, which employs microorganisms …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most commonly used polyester plastics
worldwide but is extremely difficult to be hydrolyzed in a natural environment. PET plastic is …

Most polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste is landfilled or pollutes the environment.
Additionally, global food production must increase to support the growing population. This …