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Enzymes? Power for Plastics Degradation

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Summary: Global economies heavily rely on fossil-fuel-based polymers, but a significant amount of these synthetic polymers are disposed into the environment. Over the past decade, microbiologists have been searching for enzymes that can degrade plastic, but there have been limited success in finding functional biocatalysts for most plastics. The main challenge now is to identify enzymes that can target the majority of fossil-fuel-based plastics. This emerging research field is still in its infancy.

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Summary: This study compares the performance of two types of PET-hydrolyzing enzymes and finds that reaction temperature has the strongest influence on their performance. Both enzymes achieve higher levels of PET conversion for substrates with moderate crystallinity, and show different inhibition profiles to product accumulation.

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Engineering and evaluation of thermostable IsPETase variants for PET degradation

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Summary: In this study, a mutant library of a thermostable triple mutant (TM) of IsPETase was generated using error-prone PCR, resulting in the discovery of four more thermostable IsPETase variants when screened against Impranil DLN W 50. The most promising variant IsPETaseTM(K95N/F201I) exhibited a 5.0 degrees C higher melting point than IsPETaseTM, making it a more active PET hydrolase at higher reaction temperatures up to 60 degrees C. Thermostability was highlighted as a crucial characteristic for an effective PET hydrolase based on the findings.

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Mingna Zheng et al.

Summary: Four concerted steps are needed to complete the catalytic cycle of PET biotransformation by leaf-branch compost cutinase (LCC), with deacylation identified as the rate-determining step. Unprecedented fluctuations of hydrogen bond length were observed during LCC catalyzed transformation process toward PET, indicating a potential widespread phenomenon in enzymes containing catalytic triads. Possible features influencing the catalytic reaction were identified, establishing correlations between activation energies and key features.

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Kinetic Modeling of the Post-consumer Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Hydrolysis Catalyzed by Cutinase from Humicola insolens

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Summary: This article summarizes the current known enzymes that act on PET and PUR plastics, and integrates their activity data into a comprehensive database. Through analysis of homologs and conservation, common features of these active enzymes are identified.

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Substrate-Binding Mode of a Thermophilic PET Hydrolase and Engineering the Enzyme to Enhance the Hydrolytic Efficacy

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Summary: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely produced plastic with high accumulation of PET wastes posing a serious threat to the ecosystem. The application of PET hydrolytic enzymes to manage PET pollution requires more effective enzymes. A thermostable cutinase called ICCG has shown to be the most effective PET hydrolase reported so far. The crystal structure of ICCG in complex with PET analogue provides insights into the enzyme-substrate interaction network and structure-based engineering has generated variants with improved efficacy and stability. These findings are valuable for understanding the mechanism of thermostable PET hydrolytic enzymes and developing PET biodegradation platforms.

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The Bacteroidetes Aequorivita sp. and Kaistella jeonii Produce Promiscuous Esterases With PET-Hydrolyzing Activity

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Summary: This article reports the first functional PET-active enzymes from the Bacteroidetes phylum and describes the depolymerization ability of two promiscuous and cold-active esterases on polycaprolactone, amorphous PET foil, and polyester polyurethane. The crystal structure and microscopic analysis reveal the potential of these enzymes in PET degradation, suggesting their importance in aquatic habitats across different global climate zones.

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Computational design of a cutinase for plastic biodegradation by mining molecular dynamics simulations trajectories

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Summary: The problem of PET waste has become a serious threat to the ecosystem. PET enzymatic biodegradation, using cutinase with fused PET binding domains, demonstrates a promising strategy to enhance PET degradation activity.

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Rongrong Gao et al.

Summary: Huge quantities of plastic wastes pose serious ecological problems and impact global carbon cycling. Researchers have successfully isolated a fungus named Alternaria alternata FB1 from plastic waste samples, which showed remarkable degradation capabilities on polyethylene (PE) film. This discovery provides a promising candidate for further investigation of degradation mechanisms and development of biodegradable products.

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Summary: Plastic waste is an ecological challenge, and enzymatic degradation offers a potentially green and scalable route for plastic recycling. Engineered PETase shows superior activity in hydrolyzing postconsumer PET, and a closed-loop recycling process is demonstrated.

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Particle Size Reduction of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Increases the Rate of Enzymatic Depolymerization But Does Not Increase the Overall Conversion Extent

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Andrew W. Tricker et al.

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Elizabeth L. Bell et al.

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Kevin P. Sullivan et al.

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Wax worm saliva and the enzymes therein are the key to polyethylene degradation by Galleria mellonella

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BIOENGINEERING-BASEL (2022)

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Alessandro Berselli et al.

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CHEMBIOCHEM (2021)

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Biocatalysis in the Recycling Landscape for Synthetic Polymers and Plastics towards Circular Textiles

Christina Jonsson et al.

Summary: Although the separation of individual components from polymer blends in textiles is currently unavailable at a viable scale, biotechnology may provide a solution. However, biotechnological-assisted depolymerization only works for a few synthetic polymer chains, and the use of difficult-to-recycle blended materials is rapidly growing in the textile industry.

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A comprehensive and critical review on key elements to implement enzymatic PET depolymerization for recycling purposes

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Biodegradation of foam plastics by Zophobas atratus larvae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) associated with changes of gut digestive enzymes activities and microbiome

Liping Luo et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that superworm Zophobas atratus can efficiently degrade both polystyrene and polyurethane foam plastics, and the plastic degradation is associated with changes in gut microbial communities and digestive enzyme activities.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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CHINESE JOURNAL OF PHYSICS (2021)

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Computational studies of polyurethanases from Pseudomonas

Vanessa Petry do Canto et al.

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Recent advances in the discovery, characterization, and engineering of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) hydrolases

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ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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ProThermDB: thermodynamic database for proteins and mutants revisited after 15 years

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NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2021)

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Catalytically inactive lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase PcAA14A enhances the enzyme-mediated hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate

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Summary: This study demonstrated the synergistic effects of combining PET-degrading enzyme IsPETase(EHA) and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase PcAA14A in PET degradation. PcAA14A alone did not hydrolyze PET, but it enhanced the hydrolytic efficiency of IsPETase(EHA) by 1.3-fold. The stimulatory effects of PcAA14A on IsPETase(EHA) are independent of monooxygenase activity, and the optimal concentrations for PET hydrolysis were determined to be 25 μg/mL of IsPETase(EHA) and 0.25 μg/mL of PcAA14A. The presence of PcAA14A increased the hydrolysis products by 27.7% compared to IsPETase(EHA) alone.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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Computational Redesign of a PETase for Plastic Biodegradation under Ambient Condition by the GRAPE Strategy

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Summary: This study successfully improved the robustness of PETase through a computational strategy, resulting in the redesign of a variant DuraPETase with significantly elevated melting temperature and enhanced degradation of PET films, as well as complete biodegradation of microplastics at mild temperatures. The design strategy presents opportunities for handling uncollectable PET waste and converting resulting monomers into high-value molecules.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

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Potential for and Distribution of Enzymatic Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Environmental Microorganisms

Liyuan Hou et al.

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Valid publication of the names of forty- two phyla of prokaryotes

Aharon Oren et al.

Summary: After the International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP) voted to include the rank of phylum in the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) and published the decision in the IJSEM, names and formal descriptions of 42 phyla were presented for valid publication, based on genera as the nomenclatural types.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Article Polymer Science

Progress of Disintegration of Polylactide (PLA)/Poly(Butylene Succinate) (PBS) Blends Containing Talc and Chalk Inorganic Fillers under Industrial Composting Conditions

Senguel Tolga et al.

Summary: This study investigates the disintegration process of biodegradable plastics PLA and PBS under industrial composting conditions, finding that mineral fillers influence the disintegration behavior of PLA/PBS blends, with talc leading to lower and chalk to higher disintegration rates. The degrees of disintegration almost linearly correlate with specimen thickness.

POLYMERS (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Phylogenetic analysis and in-depth characterization of functionally and structurally diverse CE5 cutinases

Vera Novy et al.

Summary: Cutinases are esterases that can release fatty acids from the apoplastic layer in plants. A study identified 151 cutinase genes from carbohydrate esterase family 5 for further analysis, revealing close relationships between cutinases with available crystal structures. Nine diverse cutinases were selected for characterization and the five with the highest activity on bulky hydrophobic compounds were chosen for in-depth kinetic and structure-function analysis.

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Microbiology

Phylogenetic Distribution of Plastic-Degrading Microorganisms

Victor Gambarini et al.

Summary: The number of reported plastic-degrading microorganisms is increasing rapidly, allowing for exploration of plastic-degrading traits conservation and distribution across diverse microbial classifications. Strong evidence was found for the degradation of the synthetic polymer polylactic acid (PLA), and related microbial species are phylogenetically conserved. A total of 16,170 putative plastic degradation orthologs were identified in microbial genomes, showcasing vast potential for further research. The comprehensive database and interactive phylogenetic tree created will aid in understanding genetic diversity and evolution of microbial plastic-degrading capabilities.

MSYSTEMS (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Biodegradation and up-cycling of polyurethanes: Progress, challenges, and prospects

Jiawei Liu et al.

Summary: This article discusses the global ranking and importance of polyurethanes, as well as their characteristics in terms of environmental factors and durability. It also highlights the need for proper disposal of polyurethane waste and the differences in polymer structure. Furthermore, it explores the discovery and application of polyurethane-degrading microbes and enzymes, as well as strategies for recycling and upcycling waste polymers.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Green Recycling Process for Polyurethane Foams by a Chem-Biotech Approach

Audrey Magnin et al.

Summary: Polyurethane waste recycling is challenging, but a green recycling pathway was proposed in this study through enzyme depolymerization and organometallic-catalyzed synthesis of second-generation polymers.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Secretory expression in Bacillus subtilis and biochemical characterization of a highly thermostable polyethylene terephthalate hydrolase from bacterium HR29

Xingxiang Xi et al.

Summary: The environmental threat of plastic waste disposal has been a major concern, and recycling PET waste into reusable materials has become a solution. This study introduced a highly efficient PETase, BhrPETase, with superior hydrolyzing activity towards amorphous PET and remarkable thermostability, making it a promising candidate for PET recycling and bioremediation applications.

ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Confirmation of biodegradation of low-density polyethylene in dark- versus yellow- mealworms (larvae of Tenebrio obscurus versus Tenebrio molitor) via. gut microbe-independent depolymerization

Shan-Shan Yang et al.

Summary: The larvae of Tenebrio obscurus and Tenebrio molitor demonstrated similar capacity for degrading LDPE foams, showing a broad depolymerization pattern with a digestion rate of nearly 40% to CO2. Antibiotic suppression of gut microbes did not halt depolymerization, indicating that LDPE biodegradation in T. obscurus was independent of gut microbes. High-throughput sequencing revealed significant shifts in the gut microbial community during LDPE feeding in both Tenebrio species.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Polymer Science

pH-Stat Titration: A Rapid Assay for Enzymatic Degradability of Bio-Based Polymers

Lukas Miksch et al.

Summary: Bio-based polymers are being considered as a solution to combat the build-up of microplastics in the environment. An improved pH Stat titration assay has been proposed as a rapid and reliable method to determine the biodegradability of polymers under environmental conditions. The study showed that proteolytic enzymes hydrolyzed PLA while lipase was more effective on PBS, with different hydrolysis rates observed at varying temperatures.

POLYMERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The Current State of Research on PET Hydrolyzing Enzymes Available for Biorecycling

Fusako Kawai

Summary: This paper discusses the differences between thermophilic cutinases and mesophilic cutinases in PET hydrolysis. Thermophilic cutinases have a higher degradation ability in PET biorecycling due to their capability to work in high-temperature environments.

CATALYSTS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Plastic-Degrading Potential across the Global Microbiome Correlates with Recent Pollution Trends

Jan Zrimec et al.

Summary: Utilizing global environmental DNA sampling projects and constructing hidden Markov models, we identified the potential of global microorganisms to degrade plastics and compiled a catalogue of nonredundant enzyme homologues with the ability to degrade 10 different plastic types. We found that ocean and soil enzyme abundance relates to depth and plastic pollution, and the abundance of these enzymes correlates significantly with marine and country-specific plastic pollution trends.
Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Back-to-monomer recycling of polycondensation polymers: opportunities for chemicals and enzymes

Shanmugam Thiyagarajan et al.

Summary: The use of plastics has significantly increased in recent decades, but renewable alternatives are currently not sufficient to replace fossil-based plastics. Chemical recycling processes offer potential solutions for transforming plastic waste into new polymers, but further strategies are needed to efficiently utilize plastic waste.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Polymer Science

Biodegradation of Different Types of Plastics by Tenebrio molitor Insect

Piotr Bulak et al.

Summary: The use of insects for biodegradation of plastics is a promising approach, with experiments showing that the mealworm Tenebrio molitor is able to efficiently degrade various types of plastic waste such as polystyrene, polyurethane, and polyethylene. Both larvae and adult insects were found to be active plastic eaters, but separating them in different containers can help to increase the consumption rate and shorten the experiment duration.

POLYMERS (2021)

Article Polymer Science

Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Tenebrio molitor, Galleria mellonella, and Zophobas atratus Larvae and Comparison of Their Degradation Effects

Shan Jiang et al.

Summary: The larvae of yellow mealworm, greater wax moth, and superworm have demonstrated the ability to degrade polystyrene, with superworm showing the strongest consumption capacity. Changes in the gut microbiota were observed after feeding polystyrene to the larvae of these insects.

POLYMERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Managing Plastic Waste-Sorting, Recycling, Disposal, and Product Redesign

Jean-Paul Lange

Summary: The petrochemical industry has produced numerous polymers beneficial to humanity, but irresponsible disposal of plastics has caused environmental harm. This paper critically reviews the challenges and opportunities in converting plastic waste into an industry feedstock, covering aspects such as waste quantity, recycling methods, chemical recycling, waste disposal, and future trends in circularity.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

3D-Printed Enzyme-Embedded Plastics

Angelique F. Greene et al.

Summary: A simple and environmentally friendly approach using 3D printing techniques for thermoplastic processing of rapidly degradable plastic-enzyme composites is described. The composites showed different degradation rates depending on the amount of AL loading, with AL capable of withstanding high in situ processing temperatures. Degradation rates of the composites in phosphate buffer were found to be faster compared to externally applied AL.

BIOMACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly Crystalline Post-Consumer PET Waste Hydrolysis by Surface Displayed PETase Using a Bacterial Whole-Cell Biocatalyst

David Gercke et al.

Summary: A new bacterial whole-cell biocatalyst was constructed for enzymatic degradation of PET waste, utilizing surface display of PETase and environmentally benign rhamnolipids. This approach led to a more efficient PET degradation, outperforming free PETase by a factor of 16.

CHEMCATCHEM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Progress in the Chemical Upcycling of Plastic Wastes

Xi Chen et al.

Summary: This Minireview summarizes recent progress in the chemical upcycling of plastic wastes using various methods, mainly within the past three to five years. It introduces the concept of a plastic-based refinery, transforming plastic wastes into valuable compounds and discusses different chemical methods and emerging technologies.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging Strategies in Polyethylene Terephthalate Hydrolase Research for Biorecycling

Fusako Kawai

Summary: Research on PET hydrolyzing enzymes aims to increase thermostability for higher activity, as well as to pretreat waste PET for biodegradability. Improving enzyme thermostabilities through gene mutation, host expression, and modifications, as well as processing waste PET into more readily biodegradable forms, are crucial for achieving PET biorecycling.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Chemical Recycling of PET in the Presence of the Bio-Based Polymers, PLA, PHB and PEF: A Review

Mohammad Nahid Siddiqui et al.

Summary: The increase in plastic production and waste has led to a serious environmental issue, prompting the development of biodegradable or biobased plastics as more environmentally friendly alternatives. Through chemical recycling methods, both PET and biobased polymers can be effectively utilized to produce high-value products with biodegradable units incorporated.

SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Analytical methods for the investigation of enzyme-catalyzed degradation of polyethylene terephthalate

Valentina Pirillo et al.

Summary: The study focuses on the persistent pollution concerns of PET plastic in global ecosystems and the enzymatic degradation research, including kinetic analysis of enzymes and methods study, providing important information for biologically recycling PET waste products.

FEBS JOURNAL (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Class I hydrophobins pretreatment stimulates PETase for monomers recycling of waste PETs

Nathania Puspitasari et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that using PETase expressed and purified from Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6, as well as Class I hydrophobins RolA and HGFI expressed and purified from Escherichia coli, for hydrolysis and pretreatment of PET fibers waste can effectively recycle monomers from PET waste, enhance hydrolysis efficiency, and increase the release of terephthalic acid and monomers.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Thermodynamics

Solubility and Freezing Points of Disodium Terephthalate in Water-Ethylene Glycol Mixtures

Amirali Rezazadeh et al.

Summary: The solubility of disodium terephthalate in aqueous sodium hydroxide and in aqueous sodium hydroxide-ethylene glycol mixtures was experimentally determined, and its phase diagrams were established from -25 to 70 degrees C. The solubility of disodium terephthalate shows no significant dependence on temperature, while its freezing points vary with composition. The solubility and freezing points decrease with increasing concentrations of ethylene glycol, and disodium terephthalate is salted out by the addition of sodium hydroxide.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Implications for the PET decomposition mechanism through similarity and dissimilarity between PETases from Rhizobacter gummiphilus and Ideonella sakaiensis

Hye-Young Sagong et al.

Summary: Researchers have identified a novel PET hydrolase from Rhizobacter gummiphilus (RgPETase) that exhibits similar hydrolyzing activity to IsPETase towards microcrystalline PET, but shows distinct behavior towards low crystallinity PET film. Structural analysis reveals that RgPETase shares key structural features with IsPETase for high PET hydrolysis activity, but also has differences at the surface-exposed regions.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Fusion of Chitin-Binding Domain From Chitinolyticbacter meiyuanensis SYBC-H1 to the Leaf-Branch Compost Cutinase for Enhanced PET Hydrolysis

Rui Xue et al.

Summary: A new method has been developed to fuse a chitin-binding domain from Chitinolyticbacter meiyuanensis SYBC-H1 to a cutinase, improving its adsorption to PET substrates and enhancing degradation performance by up to 19.6% compared to the precursor enzyme. This approach shows promising potential in stimulating the enzymatic hydrolysis of PET by fusing a polymer-binding module to the enzyme.

FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Microbiology

Fungal Enzymes as Catalytic Tools for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation

Seyedehazita Ahmaditabatabaei et al.

Summary: This article highlights the threat that plastic waste poses to the ecosystem and emphasizes the urgency of reducing plastic pollution. It discusses the potential of fungal enzymes as candidates for biocatalytic PET degradation processes. The review also touches upon the limitations of fungal enzymes and strategies for improvement in enzymatic PET biodegradation.

JOURNAL OF FUNGI (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Near-complete depolymerization of polyesters with nano-dispersed enzymes

Christopher Delre et al.

Summary: By dispersing enzymes with deep active sites, semi-crystalline polyesters can be efficiently degraded in a short period of time, with up to 98% conversion of polyester to small molecules. This method allows for complete elimination of the need to separate and landfill products in compost facilities, with degradation achieved in standard soil composts and household tap water.

NATURE (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Whole-genome sequence-based analysis of the Paenibacillus aquistagni strain DK1, a polyethylene-degrading bacterium isolated from landfill

Joao Pedro Rueda Furlan et al.

Summary: Polyethylene-degrading bacteria, such as Paenibacillus sp. strain DK1, have the potential to biodegrade pollutants. The alkB-like protein from Paenibacillus may contribute to sustainable bioremediation strategies.

WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article

MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF POLYLACTIC ACID BIOPLASTIC

NOR HAFIZAH AHMAD KAMARUDIN et al.

Journal of Sustainability Science and Management (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Exploring the polyurethanolytic activity and microbial composition of landfill microbial communities

Martin Vargas-Suarez et al.

Summary: This study explored the impact of microenvironmental conditions on the biodegradative capacity and taxonomic composition of microbial communities in a landfill. Results showed that the composition of microbial communities was influenced by microenvironmental conditions, impacting their ability to degrade polyurethane waste and other xenobiotics. This research provides valuable insights into the potential use of microbial communities for the treatment of PU waste and other pollutants.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Strategic Approach Towards Plastic Waste Valorization: Challenges and Promising Chemical Upcycling Possibilities

Pallabi Sinha Roy et al.

Summary: Plastic waste, a major source of pollution, can be effectively reduced through upcycling techniques to create high-value materials and mitigate the environmental impact and production costs.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

Zi-Hao Qin et al.

Summary: Biotechnology-based biodegradation of plastics offers promising potential in addressing environmental burdens and solving plastic waste issues, with recent advancements focusing on mechanisms and strategies for recycling and valorization.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Utilization of Plastic Wastes for Sustainable Environmental Management: A Review

Sunil Kumar et al.

Summary: The advancement and modernization of industries have led to the production of a wide range of plastic products, resulting in a significant amount of plastic waste. Recycling plastic not only helps protect the environment and conserve resources, but also yields valuable recycled products through various techniques.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Enhancing PET hydrolytic enzyme activity by fusion of the cellulose-binding domain of cellobiohydrolase I from Trichoderma reesei

Longhai Dai et al.

Summary: The fusion of a cellulose-binding domain CBM onto IsPETaseEHA was found to significantly enhance the enzymatic hydrolysis of PET, particularly at higher temperatures. This strategy shows promise in stimulating the biodegradation of PET.

JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Medicinal

QM/MM Study of the Enzymatic Biodegradation Mechanism of Polyethylene Terephthalate

Sergio Boneta et al.

Summary: This study investigated the enzymatic biodegradation of PET at an atomic level using molecular dynamics simulations. Two hydrolases, Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6 and leaf-branch compost cutinase, showed degradation activity towards PET. The study revealed a characteristic four-step degradation pathway for both enzymes, with LCC-ICCG variant outperforming PETase possibly due to its ability to work at higher temperatures and its intrinsic relationship with the crystallinity grade of the polymer.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND MODELING (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Fungal enzymes for the degradation of polyethylene: Molecular docking simulation and biodegradation pathway proposal

Ericka Santacruz-Juarez et al.

Summary: In this study, molecular docking simulations were used to investigate the enzymatic degradation of polyethylene using different enzymes. Results show that enzymes can work synergistically for effective degradation of organic pollutants.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Biodegradation of polystyrene by bacteria from the soil in common environments

Hyeong-Woo Kim et al.

Summary: This study identified two new bacterial strains, Pseudomonas lini JNU01 and Acinetobacter johnsonii JNU01, with high biodegradation efficiency towards PS. Through bioinformatics and transcriptional analysis, the involvement of alkane-1-monooxygenase (AlkB) in PS biodegradation was confirmed. These findings provide significant insights into the potential of Pseudomonas sp. and Acinetobacter sp. as decomposers of PS.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Two polyurethanases PueA and PueB are major extracellular lipases partly secreted by the mediation of their cognate ABC exporter AprDEF in Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5

D-M Zha et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that PueA and PueB in Pf-5 are major extracellular lipases, with PueA playing a leading role in extracellular lipase activity, and their extracellular secretion partly mediated by AprDEF. Furthermore, PueA and PueB are also able to achieve extracellular secretion without the assistance of AprDEF.

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Review Materials Science, Characterization & Testing

Improving the ductility and heat deflection temperature of injection molded Poly(lactic acid) products: A comprehensive review

Tamas Tabi et al.

Summary: Petroleum-based plastics are widely used, but there is an increasing demand for bioplastics made from renewable resources. While bioplastics such as PLA have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics, their properties may not always be adequate. PLA is one of the most promising bioplastics, but its properties need to be modified to enable widespread industrial application.

POLYMER TESTING (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Assessment of the PETase conformational changes induced by poly(ethylene terephthalate) binding

Clauber Henrique Souza da Costa et al.

Summary: A bacterium strain with the ability to degrade PET was identified, and its enzyme IsPETase catalyzes the hydrolysis of PET. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations were used to analyze structural changes of IsPETase induced by PET binding, suggesting strategies for increasing the enzyme's thermal stability. This study provides insights into the molecular binding mechanism of PET into IsPETase structure and a computational strategy for mapping flexible regions of the enzyme.

PROTEINS-STRUCTURE FUNCTION AND BIOINFORMATICS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Breakthrough in polyurethane bio-recycling: An efficient laccase-mediated system for the degradation of different types of polyurethanes

Audrey Magnin et al.

Summary: The development of green, efficient, and profitable plastic recycling processes is crucial for reducing the expanding plastic pollution and accumulation of microplastics in the environment. Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in the recycling of polyurethanes, particularly in enzymatic degradation of polyether-based PU foam.

WASTE MANAGEMENT (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A critical view on the technology readiness level (TRL) of microbial plastics biodegradation

Julio Cesar Soares Sales et al.

Summary: Accumulation of plastic waste has become a major environmental concern, leading to extensive research on biological degradation as a green approach for recycling. While advances have been made in PET biodegradation, the mechanism for biodegrading polyolefins (PE and PP) remains unclear due to their high recalcitrance.

WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Molecular Insights into the Enhanced Performance of EKylated PETase Toward PET Degradation

Kun Chen et al.

Summary: The fusion of a zwitterionic polypeptide to PETase has been shown to enhance catalytic performance and increase product release in the degradation of highly crystallized PET films. Structural analysis and molecular simulations reveal the enhanced stability and substrate binding properties of EKylation-modified PETases.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Reaction Mechanism of MHETase, a PET Degrading Enzyme

Alexandre V. Pinto et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the reaction mechanism of MHETase and found that it catalyzes the conversion of MHET in two steps, with a rate-limiting step activation barrier of 19.35 kcal/mol. The results supported the hypothesis that a transient tetrahedral intermediate mediates the reaction mechanism.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Reaction Mechanism of the PET Degrading Enzyme PETase Studied with DFT/MM Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Carola Jerves et al.

Summary: PETase enzyme can hydrolyze PET bonds and convert them into reusable monomers, the reaction mechanism involves two stages, acylation and deacylation, achieved through a series of steps. Research has identified mutations of certain amino acid residues that can increase enzyme catalytic efficiency.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Positive Charge Introduction on the Surface of Thermostabilized PET Hydrolase Facilitates PET Binding and Degradation

Akihiko Nakamura et al.

Summary: A thermostable enzyme PET2 was engineered for improved hydrolytic activity against polyethylene terephthalate (PET), with mutations in surface charge and formation of additional disulfide bond enhancing activity. The best mutant, PET2 7M, showed increased melting temperature and hydrolytic activity compared to wildtype PET2, with optimal temperature for hydrolysis being 8 degrees C higher and activity being 6.8 times higher at that temperature. These modifications led to enhanced binding rate and long-term thermal stability of PET2 7M at the optimal temperature.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design and Control of Compostability in Synthetic Biopolyesters

Paresh Kumar Samantaray et al.

Summary: Aerobic composting and anaerobic digestion offer a promising way to recover value from biodegradable single-use plastics, but challenges in collection, separation, and management remain. Different types of biodegradable plastics require different treatment methods, and there is a lack of awareness among end-users about their compostability potential. Further research on the compostability of biodegradable plastics can support their market penetration, use, and proper management.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Microbiology

Mle046 Is a Marine Mesophilic MHETase-Like Enzyme

Ingrid E. Meyer-Cifuentes et al.

Summary: The study identified Mle046, a homolog of the PET-degrading bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis MHETase, from a marine microbial consortium with high expression levels and activity when using PBAT for biodegradation. Mle046 is a mesophilic enzyme adapted to marine conditions, showing efficient degradation rates for MHET and the intermediate of PF degradation, Bte, at temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees C. Despite its mesophilic nature, Mle046 retains activity over a wide range of temperatures and pH values, making it a promising candidate for biotechnological applications in plastic recycling.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Chemical and biological catalysis for plastics recycling and upcycling

Lucas D. Ellis et al.

Summary: Plastic pollution is causing an environmental crisis, driving the development of new recycling and upcycling methods. Both chemical and biological catalysis face challenges and opportunities, requiring innovative design to overcome limitations.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Avantika Singh et al.

Summary: Esterases play a crucial role in enzymatic PET recycling, enabling efficient depolymerization to TPA and ethylene glycol, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and generating more socio-economic benefits.
Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Controlling polymer stereochemistry in ring-opening polymerization: a decade of advances shaping the future of biodegradable polyesters

Mathieu J. -L. Tschan et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent developments in biodegradable polymeric materials over the past decade, with a focus on the stereoselective ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters and the emergence of metal-free stereocontrolled ROP technology. The study emphasizes the synthesis of new stereoselective polymerization catalysts and chiral monomers, while also highlighting the quantification and mechanisms of stereocontrol.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Transcriptomic analysis of Rhodococcus opacus R7 grown on polyethylene by RNA-seq

Jessica Zampolli et al.

Summary: This study unveiled the genetic system of Rhodococcus opacus R7 for polyethylene degradation, including various oxidoreductases. RNA-seq technology helped uncover genes involved in the initial oxidation step.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Stepping towards benign alternatives: sustainable conversion of plastic waste into valuable products

Abhijeet Mohanty et al.

Summary: The extensive use of plastic and the lack of efficient degradation methods have raised concerns about its impact on the environment. With the increased plastic waste generation during the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative sustainable solutions are being developed to address this issue and reduce environmental risks.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Review Biophysics

Structural basis for Ca2+-dependent catalysis of a cutinase-like enzyme and its engineering: application to enzymatic PET depolymerization

Masayuki Oda

Summary: Cut190 is a cutinase-like enzyme that can depolymerize PET, and its activity and thermal stability are regulated by Ca2+ binding. Protein engineering can alter the conformation of Cut190 to enhance its catalytic activity and thermal stability.

BIOPHYSICS AND PHYSICOBIOLOGY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Fungal biodegradation of low-density polyethylene using consortium of Aspergillus species under controlled conditions

Glen Cletus DSouza et al.

Summary: The study found that low-density polyethylene can be effectively biodegraded under laboratory conditions by a fungal consortium, with potato dextrose broth showing the best results, achieving a maximum weight loss of 26.15% in 55 days.

HELIYON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

General features to enhance enzymatic activity of poly(ethylene terephthalate) hydrolysis

Chun-Chi Chen et al.

Summary: The mutational strategy of replacing His/Phe residues with Ser/Ile has been found to enhance the PET-hydrolytic activity of enzymes, providing an important approach for improving the activity of potential PET-hydrolytic enzymes.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

Ahmed Z. Naser et al.

Summary: Petroleum-based plastics have significant negative impacts on the environment, leading to a growing interest in alternative materials like bio-based polymers such as PLA and PHAs. The drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address concerns about natural resource preservation and climate change has pushed researchers to explore the feasibility of these alternative materials. This paper provides an overview of the properties, recyclability, sustainability, and potential applications of PLA and PHAs as replacements for petroleum-based plastics.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Chemolytic depolymerisation of PET: a review

Elaine Barnard et al.

Summary: Developing new methods for plastic recycling is crucial for reducing CO2 emissions and improving resource efficiency. Chemical recycling, which involves depolymerization to reclaim original components, is gaining attention as a viable route. Lowering the energy barrier for depolymerization through catalysts under mild conditions is a key focus of research in this field.

GREEN CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catalytic methods for chemical recycling or upcycling of commercial polymers

Sophia C. Kosloski-Oh et al.

Summary: Polymers have transformed our lives by providing inexpensive and versatile materials, but their longevity has led to environmental issues. Chemical recycling and upcycling are promising methods for dealing with polymer waste, but they are often cost-prohibitive. Catalysts can improve product selectivity in chemical recycling and upcycling processes.

MATERIALS HORIZONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Multistable inflatable origami structures at the metre scale

Christopher Delre et al.

Summary: Using inspiration from origami, rigid-walled deployable structures that are multistable and inflatable have been designed. A library of bistable origami shapes created and then combined to build meter-scale functional structures.

NATURE (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The modular structure of α/β-hydrolases

Tabea L. Bauer et al.

FEBS JOURNAL (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Polyester-based biodegradable plastics: an approach towards sustainable development

S. M. Satti et al.

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Challenges and opportunities of solvent-based additive extraction methods for plastic recycling

Sibel Ugduler et al.

WASTE MANAGEMENT (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Decomposition of the PET Film by MHETase Using Exo-PETase Function

Hye-Young Sagong et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enzymatic degradation of plant biomass and synthetic polymers

Chun-Chi Chen et al.

NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Beyond Mechanical Recycling: Giving New Life to Plastic Waste

Ina Vollmer et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Biodegradation of Polystyrene by Pseudomonas sp. Isolated from the Gut of Superworms (Larvae of Zophobas atratus)

Hong Rae Kim et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Current State and Perspectives Related to the Polyethylene Terephthalate Hydrolases Available for Biorecycling

Fusako Kawai et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Microbiology

High Throughput Screening for New Fungal Polyester Hydrolyzing Enzymes

Simone Weinberger et al.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Article Microbiology

UV Pretreatment Impairs the Enzymatic Degradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate

Patricia Falkenstein et al.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Chemical recycling to monomer for an ideal, circular polymer economy

Geoffrey W. Coates et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

An engineered PET depolymerase to break down and recycle plastic bottles

V. Tournier et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Enzymatic Self-Biodegradation of Poly(L-lactic acid) Films by Embedded Heat-Treated and Immobilized Proteinase K

QiuYuan Huang et al.

BIOMACROMOLECULES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hydrogenative Depolymerization of Nylons

Amit Kumar et al.

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