Super enzyme that can break down plastic six times faster

30 September 2020 by IdeaSpies

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Scientists have created a new "super enzyme" that can break down plastic up to six times faster than their previous enzyme.

A team of researchers that previously re-engineered a plastic-eating enzyme has now combined it with a second enzyme to speed up the process. The super enzyme could have major implications for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is the most common thermoplastic used in single-use drinks bottles, carpets, and clothing.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/29/world/plastic-eating-super-enzyme-scli-intl-scn/index.html

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