Cutinase-Catalyzed Polyester-Polyurethane Degradation: Elucidation of the Hydrolysis Mechanism

Cutinase-Catalyzed Polyester-Polyurethane Degradation: Elucidation of the Hydrolysis Mechanism

Polyurethanes (PU) are one of the most-used classes of synthetic polymers in Europe, having a considerable impact on the plastic waste management in the European Union. Therefore, they represent a major challenge for the recycling industry, which requires environmentally friendly strategies to be ab...

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Main Authors: Federico Di Bisceglie, Felice Quartinello, Robert Vielnascher, Georg M. Guebitz, Alessandro Pellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
plastic degradation
polyurethanes
enzyme catalysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/3/411

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