Polyurethanes (PUR) are durable synthetic polymers widely used in various industries,
contributing significantly to global plastic consumption. PUR pose unique challenges in …

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

Bioactive amines are highly relevant for clinical and industrial application to ensure the
metabolic status of a biological process. Apart from this, generally, amine identification is a …

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

Global production of synthetic polyamides (PA), or nylons, is increasing while recycling rates
are currently below 5% contributing to the global plastics crisis. Enzymatic depolymerization …

Plastics pollution has become one of the greatest concerns of the 21st century. To date,
around 10 billion tons of plastics have been produced almost exclusively from non …

A multitude of plastic-depolymerizing microorganisms and enzymes have been discovered
in the plastisphere. Identifying and engineering such microbial strains and enzymes …

Plastics are ubiquitous in our ecosystems, and microplastic accumulation in the environment
is an emerging global health concern. Since available recycling technologies are not …

Enzymatic degradation of plastic pollution offers a promising environmentally friendly waste
management strategy, however, suitable biocatalysts must be screened and developed …

Während Kunststoffe wie Polyethylenterephthalat (PET) bereits effizient durch die Aktivität
von Hydrolasen abgebaut werden können, sind andere synthetische Polymere wie …