Authors: Amelia R. Bergeson, Ashli J. Silvera, Hal S. Alper
Published: 2024-06-03
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49146-8
Source: Full article
AbstractPlastic waste is an environmental challenge, but also presents a biotechnological opportunity as a unique carbon substrate. With modern biotechnological tools, it is possible to enable both recycling and upcycling. To realize a plastics bioeconomy, significant intrinsic barriers must be overcome using a combination of enzyme, strain, and process engineering. This article highlights advances, challenges, and opportunities for a variety of common plastics.