Plastic waste is an environmental challenge, but also presents a biotechnological
opportunity as a unique carbon substrate. With modern biotechnological tools, it is possible …

Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) is a semi-crystalline plastic polyester material
with a global production volume of 83 Mt/year. PET is mainly used in textiles, but also widely …

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

Successes in biocatalytic polyester recycling have raised the possibility of deconstructing
alternative polymers enzymatically, with polyamide (PA) being a logical target due to the …

While plastics like polyethylene terephthalate can already be degraded efficiently by the
activity of hydrolases, other synthetic polymers like polyurethanes (PUs) and polyamides …

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 …

This article provides an overview of plastic recycling development since the 1970s. It
discusses the three common recycling options: mechanical recycling, chemical recycling …

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), are minute particles resulting from plastic
fragmentation, have raised concerns due to their widespread presence in the environment …

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 …

Mismanaged plastics, upon entering the environment, undergo degradation through
physicochemical and/or biological processes. This process often results in the formation of …