Scientists Unlock New Levels of Efficiency in Enzyme for PET Plastic Recycling
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their efforts to make the production of PET plastic more efficient. By engineering a new form of the enzyme PETase, they have been able to reduce the number of steps needed to turn PET plastic back into its original components. This new enzyme is capable of breaking down the long chain molecules of PET plastic into shorter chain molecules, which can then be more easily broken down into their original components. This could mean a more efficient and cost effective way to recycle PET plastic, reducing the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills and oceans.
source: Phys.org