It is difficult to reuse wastes from polymers due to the mismatch between the amount of
contaminants and the secondary polymers and the quality of the feed. This type of operation …

Enzyme design faces challenges related to the implementation of the basic principles that
govern the catalytic activity in natural enzymes. In this work, we revisit basic electrostatic …

The improper disposal of plastic waste raises significant concerns due to its severe threat to
ecosystems and public health. Artificial photosynthesis, compared with the conventional …

2, 5-Thiophenedicarboxylic acid (TDCA) is a biobased building block for aromatic–aliphatic
copolyesters. This study synthesized poly (propylene succinate-co-thiophenedicarboxylate) …

In enzymes, protein residues themselves carry charges and produce a preorganized local
electric field (LEF). Such LEFs can be modified by strategically mutating the charged and …

The PETase enzyme from the bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis can degrade polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) back into its polymeric constituents at room temperature, making it an …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the most abundantly produced polyester plastic, can be
depolymerized by the Ideonella sakaiensis PETase enzyme. Based on multiple PETase …

Plastic-degrading enzymes, particularly poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) hydrolases, have
garnered significant attention in recent years as potential eco-friendly solutions for recycling …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used for various industrial applications. However,
owing to its extremely slow breakdown rate, PET accumulates as plastic trash, which …

Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate),(PBAT), is widely utilized in the production of food
packaging and mulch films. Its extensive application has contributed significantly to global …