[HTML][HTML] Enzymatic polyethylene biorecycling: Confronting challenges and shaping the future
J Jin, J Arciszewski, K Auclair, Z Jia - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyethylene (PE) is a widely used plastic known for its resistance to biodegradation, posing
a significant environmental challenge. Recent advances have shed light on microorganisms …
a significant environmental challenge. Recent advances have shed light on microorganisms …
Reaction pathways for the enzymatic degradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate): what characterizes an efficient PET‐hydrolase?
S Schubert, K Schaller, JA Bååth, C Hunt… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bioprocessing of polyester waste has emerged as a promising tool in the quest for a cyclic
plastic economy. One key step is the enzymatic breakdown of the polymer, and this entails a …
plastic economy. One key step is the enzymatic breakdown of the polymer, and this entails a …
[HTML][HTML] Significance of poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) substrate crystallinity on enzymatic degradation
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is a semi-crystalline plastic polyester material
with a global production volume of 83 Mt/year. PET is mainly used in textiles, but also widely …
with a global production volume of 83 Mt/year. PET is mainly used in textiles, but also widely …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial degradation and valorization of plastic wastes
J Ru, Y Huo, Y Yang - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
A growing accumulation of plastic wastes has become a severe environmental and social
issue. It is urgent to develop innovative approaches for the disposal of plastic wastes. In …
issue. It is urgent to develop innovative approaches for the disposal of plastic wastes. In …
Enhanced biodegradation of waste poly (ethylene terephthalate) using a reinforced plastic degrading enzyme complex
DH Hwang, ME Lee, BH Cho, JW Oh, SK You… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is synthesized via a rich ester bond between
terephthalate (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). Because of this, PET degradation takes a long …
terephthalate (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). Because of this, PET degradation takes a long …
Environmental Consortium Containing Pseudomonas and Bacillus Species Synergistically Degrades Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic
Plastics, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from water bottles, are polluting our
oceans, cities, and soils. While a number of Pseudomonas species have been described …
oceans, cities, and soils. While a number of Pseudomonas species have been described …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in the chemobiological upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into value-added chemicals
J Mudondo, HS Lee, Y Jeong, TH Kim… - … of Microbiology and …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a plastic material commonly applied to beverage
packaging used in everyday life. Owing to PET's versatility and ease of use, its consumption …
packaging used in everyday life. Owing to PET's versatility and ease of use, its consumption …
Biodegradation of plastics for sustainable environment
Plastics are a kind of utility product that has become part and parcel of one's life. Their
continuous usage, accumulation, and contamination of soil and water pose a severe threat …
continuous usage, accumulation, and contamination of soil and water pose a severe threat …
Synergistic biodegradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) using Microbacterium oleivorans and Thermobifida fusca cutinase
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is a major source of plastic pollution.
Biodegradation technologies are of paramount interest in reducing or recycling PET waste …
Biodegradation technologies are of paramount interest in reducing or recycling PET waste …
Current state and perspectives related to the polyethylene terephthalate hydrolases available for biorecycling
F Kawai, T Kawabata, M Oda - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolase is a challenging target as PET is a commonly
used plastic that is extremely resistant to enzymatic attack. Since the discovery of a PET …
used plastic that is extremely resistant to enzymatic attack. Since the discovery of a PET …