The global production of plastics has continuously been soaring over the last decades due
to their extensive use in our daily life and in industries. Although synthetic plastics offer great …

Plastic pollution is a growing environmental problem, in part due to the extremely stable and
durable nature of this polymer. As recycling does not provide a complete solution, research …

Esterases have emerged as important biocatalysts for enzyme-based polyester recycling of
poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) to terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). Here …

Plastics are now indispensable in daily lives. However, the pollution from plastics is also
increasingly becoming a serious environmental issue. Recent years have seen more …

Plant biomass is an abundant renewable resource on Earth. Microorganisms harvest energy
from plant material by means of complex enzymatic systems that efficiently degrade natural …

Plastic pollution has been prevalent in the world ever since its use in majority of the areas
including packaging, electronic industries, building and construction, healthcare …

Polyurethanes (PUR) are ranked globally as the 6th most abundant synthetic polymer
material. Most PUR materials are specifically designed to ensure long-term durability and …

Petroleum‐based plastics have replaced many natural materials in their former applications.
With their excellent properties, they have found widespread uses in almost every area of …

Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …

Polyurethanes (PU) are a family of versatile synthetic polymers intended for diverse
applications. Biological degradation of PU is a blooming research domain as it contributes to …