Plastics are everywhere in our modern way of living, and their production keeps increasing
every year, causing major environmental concerns. Nowadays, the end-of-life management …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a synthetic polymer in the polyester family. It is widely
found in objects used daily, including packaging materials (such as bottles and containers) …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a polymer synthesized via the dehydration and
condensation reaction between ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PET has emerged as …

The uncontrolled release of plastics in the environment has rendered them ubiquitous
around the planet, threatening the wildlife and human health. Biodegradation and …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a major component of microplastic contamination
globally, which is now detected in pristine environments including Polar and mountain …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is extensively utilized for its remarkable material properties
and affordability. Nevertheless, the disposal of PET waste significantly contributes to the …

Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) is a biodegradable alternative to polyethylene
and can be broadly used in various applications. These polymers can be degraded by …

Highlights•Approaches for bioexploration of polymer-active enzymes.•Recovery of
monomers from multi-layered materials.•Microbes and enzymes for resynthesis of …

Climate change and the induced environmental disturbances is one of the major threats that
have a strong impact on bacterial communities in the Antarctic environment. To cope with …

The successful enzymatic degradation of polyester substrates has fueled worldwide
investigation into the treatment of plastic waste using bio-based processes. Within this …