Synthetic plastics are pivotal in our current lifestyle and therefore, its accumulation is a major
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widespread synthetic polyester, having been
utilized in textile fibers and packaging materials for beverages and food, contributing …

Thermophilic polyester hydrolases (PES-H) have recently enabled biocatalytic recycling of
the mass-produced synthetic polyester polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which has found …

Enzymatic hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has been the subject of extensive
previous research that can be grouped into two categories, viz. enzymatic surface …

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 …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolase is a challenging target as PET is a commonly
used plastic that is extremely resistant to enzymatic attack. Since the discovery of a PET …

The agricultural use of conventional, polyethylene-based mulch films leads to the
accumulation of remnant film pieces in agricultural soils with negative impacts for soil …

The serious issue of textile waste accumulation has raised attention on biodegradability as a
possible route to support sustainable consumption of textile fibers. However, synthetic textile …

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 …

Application of polyester-degrading enzymes should be considered as an eco-friendly
alternative to chemical recycling due to the huge plastic waste disposal nowadays. Many …