Recent advances in the discovery, characterization, and engineering of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) hydrolases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109868
Abstract: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is a class of polyester plastic composed of terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG). The accumulation of large amount of PET waste has resulted in severe environmental and health problems. Microbial… read more here.
Keywords: pet hydrolases; pet; poly ethylene; ethylene terephthalate ... See more keywords
Mechanism-Based Design of Efficient PET Hydrolases.
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DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c05856
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widespread synthetic polyester, having been utilized in textile fibers and packaging materials for beverages and food, contributing considerably to the global solid waste stream and environmental plastic pollution. While… read more here.
Keywords: efficient pet; based design; pet; mechanism based ... See more keywords
A flexible kinetic assay efficiently sorts prospective biocatalysts for PET plastic subunit hydrolysis
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DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00612j
Abstract: Esterase enzymes catalyze diverse hydrolysis reactions with important biological, commercial, and biotechnological applications. For the improvement of these biocatalysts, there is a need for widely accessible, inexpensive, and adaptable activity screening assays that identify enzymes… read more here.
Keywords: assay; pet hydrolases; subunit; flexible kinetic ... See more keywords
An Overview into Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Hydrolases and Efforts in Tailoring Enzymes for Improved Plastic Degradation
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012644
Abstract: Plastic or microplastic pollution is a global threat affecting ecosystems, with the current generation reaching as much as 400 metric tons per/year. Soil ecosystems comprising agricultural lands act as microplastics sinks, though the impact could… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene terephthalate; pet hydrolases; pet; overview polyethylene ... See more keywords