Recyclable Enzymatic Hydrolysis with Metal-Organic Framework Stabilized Humicola insolens Cutinase (HiC) for Potential PET Upcycling.

ABSTRACT: The degradation and recycling of plastics, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), often require energy-intensive processes with significant waste generation. Moreover, prevalent methods primarily entail physical recycling, yielding subpar materials. In contrast, upcycling involves breaking down polymers into monomers, generating valuable chemicals and materials for alternative products. Enzyme-catalyzed depolymerization presents a promising approach to break down PET without the need for extreme conditions and unstable or toxic metal catalysts, which are typical of traditional recycling methods. However, the practical application of enzymes has been hindered by their high cost and low stability. In this study, we stabilized the enzyme Humicola insolens cutinase (HiC) by encapsulating

SUBMITTER: Wu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792908 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature