Introduction Microplastics (MPs) are widely distributed in the environment, causing damage
to biota and human health. Due to their physicochemical characteristics, they become …

Enzyme catalysis has shown its great power in dealing with global poly (ethylene
terephthalate)(PET) waste. However, it is still challenging to design a super enzyme that can …

The escalating production and ubiquitous presence of plastics and their degradation
products, such as microplastics and nanoplastics, pose a significant environmental threat …

Carboxylic ester hydrolases with the capacity to degrade polyesters are currently highly
sought after for their potential use in the biological degradation of PET and other chemically …

The Halopseudomonas species, formerly classified as Pseudomonas pertucinogena
lineage, form a unique phylogenetic branch within the Pseudomonads. Most strains have …

One potential solution for reducing marine pollution from plastic waste is to replace
conventional plastics with biodegradable alternatives. However, most chemosynthetically …

Environmental concerns arising from the increasing use of polluting plastics highlight
polylactic acid (PLA) as a promising eco-friendly alternative. PLA is a biodegradable …

Biological recycling and valorization of plastics are promising approaches to solve global
plastic waste accumulation. Out of diverse plastic materials, polyethylene terephthalate …

This review examines the escalating issue of plastic pollution, specifically highlighting the
detrimental effects on the environment and human health caused by microplastics and …

Plastic-degrading enzymes hold promise for biocatalytic recycling of poly (ethylene
terephthalate)(PET), a key synthetic polymer. Despite their potential, the current activity of …