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Cover Feature: In‐Situ Product Removal for the Enzymatic Depolymerization of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) via a Membrane Reactor (ChemSusChem 3/2025)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Cover Feature shows the in-situ product removal (ISPR) of monomers produced from the enzymatic depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) by using a membrane reactor, which leads to less caustic solution for pH maintenance, higher enzyme concentrations within the membrane, and increased PET depolymerization. This improves the environmental friendliness and energy efficiency of the process and addresses the pressing need for more sustainable solutions for plastic recycling. More information can be found in the Research Article by H.-W. Wong and co-workers.

Source: ChemSusChem

DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202580304

Authors: Christian Ayafor, Allen C. Chang, Akanksha Patel, Umer Abid, Dongming Xie, Margaret J. Sobkowicz, Hsi‐Wu Wong

Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell

Language: English

Topic: Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4407098641

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