Recent Methods, Applications, and Solutions for the Recycling of Polymers
Author: Wiley Analytical Science | Page Count: 19 | Read Time: 20 min
Overview
Plastic is everywhere. A recent study even found microplastics in human blood.
Managing plastic pollution is a critical global challenge with research efforts focused on identifying better and more efficient ways of degrading polymer materials. In addition to chemical and physical methods, the enzymatic degradation of plastics is an active area of research.
This white paper provides an overview of promising approaches for possible applications in the field of enzymatic plastic degradation, complete with expert interviews and research solutions.
This White Paper Covers:
- Biotechnological and molecular insight into plastic degradation
- Melt processing as a pretreatment for enzymatic depolymerization
- Extracellular hydrolytic activity in microorganisms
- Plastic degradation using biodegrading microbes
- Enzymatic functionalization and degradation of synthetic polymers
This resource is designed for:
- People working in QC Labs for Bulk Chemical, Fine Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals, Cosmetics & Personal Care
- QC and R&D Lab Manager, Purchase Manager, Lab Technicians, Research Engineer
Applications supported:
- Enzymatic degradation of plastic
- Degradation of polymer materials
- Melt processing
- Extracellular hydrolytic activity in microorganisms
Schematic representation of mechanism involved in biodegradation of plastic.