Microbial enzyme biotechnology to reach plastic waste circularity: current status, problems and perspectives

M Orlando, G Molla, P Castellani, V Pirillo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The accumulation of synthetic plastic waste in the environment has become a global
concern. Microbial enzymes (purified or as whole-cell biocatalysts) represent emerging …

Recent advances in the biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate with cutinase-like enzymes

B Sui, T Wang, J Fang, Z Hou, T Shu, Z Lu… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
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) …

Exploring new galaxies: Perspectives on the discovery of novel PET-degrading enzymes

J Mican, J Da'san MM, W Liu, G Weber… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used polyester due to its beneficial material
properties and low cost. However, PET contributes significantly to the growing problem of …

Ultrahigh-throughput directed evolution of polymer-degrading enzymes using yeast display

MA Cribari, MJ Unger, IC Unarta… - Journal of the …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Enzymes that degrade synthetic polymers have attracted intense interest for eco-friendly
plastic recycling. However, because enzymes did not evolve for the cleavage of abiotic …

A comprehensive review on enzymatic biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate

J Qiu, Y Chen, L Zhang, J Wu, X Zeng, X Shi, L Liu… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a polymer synthesized via the dehydration and
condensation reaction between ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PET has emerged as …

Smart chemistry and applied perceptions of enzyme-coupled nano-engineered assemblies to meet future biocatalytic challenges

A Anwar, M Imran, HMN Iqbal - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Enzymes have received extensive research due to their high selectivity, efficiency, and
environmental protection. However, the lack of stability and reusability drastically hinders the …

Designing biodegradable alternatives to commodity polymers

EF Fiandra, L Shaw, M Starck, CJ McGurk… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The development and widespread adoption of commodity polymers changed societal
landscapes on a global scale. Without the everyday materials used in packaging, textiles …

Metabolic and enzymatic engineering strategies for polyethylene terephthalate degradation and valorization

A Satta, G Zampieri, G Loprete, S Campanaro… - … Science and Bio …, 2024 - Springer
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most marketed aromatic polyesters in the
world with an annual demand in 2022 of approximately 29 million metric tons, expected to …

Recycling and high-value utilization of polyethylene terephthalate wastes: A review

T Ren, H Zhan, H Xu, L Chen, W Shen, Y Xu… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethelene terephthalate (PET) is a well-known thermoplastic, and recycling PET waste is
important for the natural environment and human health. This study provides a …

Engineered polyethylene terephthalate hydrolases: perspectives and limits

F Kawai, R Iizuka, T Kawabata - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2024 - Springer
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a major component of plastic waste. Enzymatic PET
hydrolysis is the most ecofriendly recycling technology. The biorecycling of PET waste …