Embedding an esterase mimic inside polyesters to realize rapid and complete degradation without compromising their utility

This article is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yanfen Wu, Jing Tian, Minmin Sun, Lizeng Gao, Jun Xu, Zhiqiang Niu This work presents an innovative method to manage post-consumer biodegradable plastics by embedding a molecular mimic of esterase into poly(butylene terephthalate/adipate), which holds the potential to elevate composting efficiency and capacity. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Source: RSC - Green Chem. latest articles - January 30, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yanfen Wu Source Type: research