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  • Environmental Science
  • Synthetic Biology

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  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used plastic, with enzymatic recycling offering an industrial-scale solution.
  • Current methods for discovering PET-degrading enzymes (PETases) rely on homology searches, limiting the identification of novel variants.
  • There is a need for PETases that are thermophilic, halotolerant, and pH-robust for efficient industrial biocatalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in identifying and engineering PETases for improved PET recycling.
  • To explore novel ecosystems and methodologies for PETase discovery.
  • To discuss the future potential of PET biocatalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on PETase discovery and engineering.
  • Discussion of microbiome restructuring techniques.
  • Exploration of metagenomics and artificial intelligence (AI)-based approaches.

Main Results:

  • Homology-based searches have narrowed the scope of PETase discovery.
  • Microbiome restructuring and AI-driven methods offer promising avenues for finding novel PETases.
  • The development of robust PETases is crucial for advancing PET biocatalysis.

Conclusions:

  • Combining microbiome disruption with polyester-rich substrates and AI can accelerate PETase discovery.
  • Identified PETases can serve as scaffolds for protein engineering in biotechnological applications.
  • Innovative strategies are essential for unlocking the full potential of PET biocatalysis for sustainable plastic recycling.