Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review
Microplastics pollution is major threat to ecosystems and is impacting abiotic and biotic
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in biocatalysts engineering for polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste green recycling
The massive waste of poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) that ends up in the landfills and
oceans and needs hundreds of years for degradation has attracted global concern. The poor …
oceans and needs hundreds of years for degradation has attracted global concern. The poor …
Biocatalytic degradation efficiency of postconsumer polyethylene terephthalate packaging determined by their polymer microstructures
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most important mass‐produced thermoplastic
polyester used as a packaging material. Recently, thermophilic polyester hydrolases such …
polyester used as a packaging material. Recently, thermophilic polyester hydrolases such …
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
The use of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been considered to be one of
the most effective techniques to study and understand the chemical and surface chemistry in …
the most effective techniques to study and understand the chemical and surface chemistry in …
Active site flexibility as a hallmark for efficient PET degradation by I. sakaiensis PETase
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most-consumed synthetic polymers, with an
annual production of 50 million tons. Unfortunately, PET accumulates as waste and is highly …
annual production of 50 million tons. Unfortunately, PET accumulates as waste and is highly …
Identification and visualisation of microplastics by Raman mapping
Recently, microplastics (MP) have emerged as global contaminants of serious concern to
human and ecological health. However, identification and visualisation of MP are still a …
human and ecological health. However, identification and visualisation of MP are still a …
Isolation of a novel cutinase homolog with polyethylene terephthalate-degrading activity from leaf-branch compost by using a metagenomic approach
S Sulaiman, S Yamato, E Kanaya, JJ Kim… - Applied and …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
The gene encoding a cutinase homolog, LC-cutinase, was cloned from a fosmid library of a
leaf-branch compost metagenome by functional screening using tributyrin agar plates. LC …
leaf-branch compost metagenome by functional screening using tributyrin agar plates. LC …
Enzymatic surface hydrolysis of PET: effect of structural diversity on kinetic properties of cutinases from Thermobifida
In this study cutinases from Thermobifida cellulosilytica DSM44535 (Thc_Cut1 and
Thc_Cut2) and Thermobifida fusca DSM44342 (Thf42_Cut1) hydrolyzing poly (ethylene …
Thc_Cut2) and Thermobifida fusca DSM44342 (Thf42_Cut1) hydrolyzing poly (ethylene …
Enzymatic depolymerization of highly crystalline polyethylene terephthalate enabled in moist-solid reaction mixtures
S Kaabel, JPD Therien… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
Less than 9% of the plastic produced is recycled after use, contributing to the global plastic
pollution problem. While polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common …
pollution problem. While polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common …
Biodegradation of microplastic derived from poly (ethylene terephthalate) with bacterial whole-cell biocatalysts
J Gong, T Kong, Y Li, Q Li, Z Li, J Zhang - Polymers, 2018 - mdpi.com
At present, the pollution of microplastic directly threatens ecology, food safety and even
human health. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common of microplastics …
human health. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common of microplastics …