reviewApplied Microbiology and BiotechnologyJul 10, 2024GOLD OA

Enzymatic degradation of polylactic acid (PLA)

ASAdi ShalemOYOmer YehezkeliAFAyelet Fishman

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Environmental concerns arising from the increasing use of polluting plastics highlight polylactic acid (PLA) as a promising eco-friendly alternative. PLA is a biodegradable polyester that can be produced through the fermentation of renewable resources. Together with its excellent properties, suitable for a wide range of applications, the use of PLA has increased significantly over the years and is expected to further grow. However, insufficient degradability under natural conditions emphasizes the need for the exploration of biodegradation mechanisms, intending to develop more efficient techniques for waste disposal and recycling or upcycling. Biodegradation occurs through the secretion of depolymerizing…

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Keywords
  • Polylactic acid
  • Degradation (telecommunications)
  • Enzyme
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Polymer
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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