Development of Enzyme-Based Approaches for Recycling PET on an Industrial Scale

K Oda, A Wlodawer - Biochemistry, 2024 - ACS Publications
Pollution by plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), polyurethane (PUR), polyamide (PA), polystyrene (PS), and poly (ethylene …

Food chain microplastics contamination and impact on human health: a review

CG Eze, CE Nwankwo, S Dey… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics have been recently detected in many environmental media and living
organisms, yet their transfer and toxicity to humans are poorly known. Here, we review …

The metagenome‐derived esterase PET40 is highly promiscuous and hydrolyses polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

H Zhang, RF Dierkes, P Perez‐Garcia… - The FEBS …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used synthetic polymer and known to
contaminate marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Only few PET‐active microorganisms and …

Biodegradation of poly (ethylene terephthalate) through PETase surface-display: From function to structure

W Han, J Zhang, Q Chen, Y Xie, M Zhang, J Qu… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most used plastics which has caused some
environmental pollution and social problems. Although many newly discovered or modified …

Biodegradation of typical plastics: from microbial diversity to metabolic mechanisms

S Lv, Y Li, S Zhao, Z Shao - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plastic production has increased dramatically, leading to accumulated plastic waste in the
ocean. Marine plastics can be broken down into microplastics (< 5 mm) by sunlight …

Microbial degradation of marine plastic debris: a comprehensive review on the environmental effects, disposal, and biodegradation

A Shaji, R Kamalesh, Y Dinakarkumar… - Biochemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
The uncontrolled utilization of plastics and their disposal method presents a global threat
owing to their abundance in the marine ecosystem. An exponential upsurge in the practice …

Recent advances and challenges in enzymatic depolymerization and recycling of PET wastes

L Shi, L Zhu - ChemBioChem, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is one of the most commonly used plastics in
daily life and various industries. Enzymatic depolymerization and recycling of post …

[HTML][HTML] Biobased de novo synthesis, upcycling, and recycling—the heartbeat toward a green and sustainable polyethylene terephthalate industry

F Weiland, M Kohlstedt, C Wittmann - Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 2024 - Elsevier
Highlights•Massive global PET-waste displays an attractive feedstock for biotechnology.•
Systems biotechnology is a driver for a green circular PET-industry.•Smart strategies for …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in microbial exoenzymes bioengineering for improvement of bioplastics degradation

F Rahmati, D Sethi, W Shu, BA Lajayer, M Mosaferi… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has become a major global concern, posing numerous challenges for the
environment and wildlife. Most conventional ways of plastics degradation are inefficient and …

Biodegradation of poly(ester‐urethane) coatings by Halopseudomonas formosensis

J de Witt, R Molitor, J Gätgens… - Microbial …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Impranil® DLN‐SD is a poly (ester‐urethane)(PEU) that is widely used as coating
material for textiles to fine‐tune and improve their properties. Since coatings increase the …