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Amidases and urethanases advance plastic depolymerization research
Original: Advances in amidases and urethanases as depolymerization biocatalysts
Researchers publishing in Nature review progress on amidases and urethanases, enzymes that can break down amide and urethane bonds found in materials such as polyurethanes and polyamides. The work highlights how these biocatalysts could enable enzymatic recycling of plastics that are difficult to process chemically, supporting more sustainable waste management and circular plastic economies.
Why now: Growing interest in enzyme-based plastic recycling as a sustainable alternative to chemical depolymerization.
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