Plastics, renowned for their outstanding properties and extensive applications, assume an
indispensable and irreplaceable role in modern society. However, the ubiquitous …

Various kinds of plastics have been developed over the past century, vastly improving the
quality of life. However, the indiscriminate production and irresponsible management of …

Biotechnological plastic recycling has emerged as a suitable option for addressing the
pollution crisis. A major breakthrough in the biodegradation of poly (ethylene …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a commodity polymer known to globally contaminate
marine and terrestrial environments. Today, around 80 bacterial and fungal PET-active …

Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is an important polymer with annual output
second only to polyethylene. Due to its low biodegradability, a large amount of PET is …

Accidental combustion and energy recovery of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) result in the
formation of harmful organic substances and excessive emissions of CO 2 and CO. This …

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 …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), one of the most ubiquitous engineering plastics, presents
both environmental challenges and opportunities for carbon neutrality and a circular …

Highlights•Biological recycling of petroleum-based plastics.•Advances in enzymatic PET
recycling.•Biological catalysts for recycling non-PET plastics.•Utilization of biologically …

Highlights•C1 compounds can be converted into formaldehyde.•Formaldehyde can be
condensed into multicarbon products by C1 carboligases.•Enzyme and metabolic …