[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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Significance of poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) substrate crystallinity on enzymatic degradation

TB Thomsen, K Almdal, AS Meyer - New Biotechnology, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[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 …

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 …

Environmental Consortium Containing Pseudomonas and Bacillus Species Synergistically Degrades Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic

C Roberts, S Edwards, M Vague, R León-Zayas… - Msphere, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
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 …

[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 …

Biodegradation of plastics for sustainable environment

JS Jadaun, S Bansal, A Sonthalia, AK Rai… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Synergistic biodegradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) using Microbacterium oleivorans and Thermobifida fusca cutinase

ZF Yan, L Wang, W Xia, ZZ Liu, LT Gu, J Wu - Applied Microbiology and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is a major source of plastic pollution.
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 …