From the surface of the earth to the depths of the ocean, microplastics are a hazard for both
aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Due to their small size and vast expanse, they can further …

Featured Application The potential use of bacteria and their enzymes for the degradation of
plastic waste and the recovery of value-added products considering bio-up recycling for the …

Enzymatic recycling of poly (ethylene terephthalate), PET, has attracted significant attention
in recent years. Temperature is a governing factor in the enzymatic degradation of PET …

Enzymatic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling processes are gaining interest for
their low environmental impact, use of mild conditions, and specificity. Furthermore, PET …

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

Evolutionary constraints significantly limit the diversity of naturally occurring enzymes,
thereby reducing the sequence repertoire available for enzyme discovery and engineering …

Fossil-based plastics have become a matter of concern due to their negative environmental
impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and threats to the health of living beings …

Plastics comprise a diverse group of synthetic organic polymers that are integral to modern
society. Derived primarily from the processing of crude oil, plastics are composed of large …