The novel enzyme profiling method identifies top candidates for plastic recycling

The novel enzyme profiling method identifies top candidates for plastic recycling



Polyethylene terefthelet (PET) is one of the most widely used plastic, usually found in bottles, fibers and many other products. It is a unique member of the plastic family as it can be broken by Petis into its component units (or monomers), which are enzymes that degrade pets. So far, scientists have discovered various types of petters in nature, including bacteria, Idonella Sakynesis and Leaf-Compost Step. These biocheatists have been revised for industrial applications.