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Enzymes that break down plastics advance as biocatalysts
Original: Advances in amidases and urethanases as depolymerization biocatalysts
A review published in Nature examines recent progress in amidases and urethanases as depolymerization biocatalysts, enzymes capable of breaking down synthetic polymers such as polyurethanes and polyamides. The article surveys advances in enzyme discovery, engineering and application, highlighting their growing role in chemical recycling and plastic waste management as industries seek biological alternatives to conventional depolymerization methods.
Why now: Growing interest in biological solutions for plastic recycling and waste has put enzyme-based depolymerization in the spotlight.
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