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Thermostable protein Nanocage-Based scaffold for robust polyester depolymerization.

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Researchers developed a novel protein nanocage to improve polyester recycling. This biohybrid nanocatalyst enhances plastic degradation rates and thermal stability, enabling a simplified, purification-free biocatalytic process for efficient plastic depolymerization.

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  • Biocatalysis

Background:

  • Polyester plastic accumulation presents significant recycling challenges.
  • Enzymatic depolymerization offers a promising solution but faces limitations in enzyme stability and purification costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a thermostable protein nanocage scaffold for enhanced polyester depolymerization.
  • To develop a biohybrid nanocatalyst for improved enzymatic recycling of plastics.

Main Methods:

  • Genetic fusion of a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) hydrolase variant (ICCG) to a thermostable Escherichia coli BetT protein (BetTC) nanocage scaffold.
  • Systematic evaluation of linker architectures for optimal enzyme presentation and catalytic activity.
  • Assessment of thermal stability and activity in unpurified bacterial lysates.

Main Results:

  • The BetTC nanocage, particularly with a rigid proline-glycine linker, approximately doubled the PET degradation rate compared to the free enzyme.
  • Enhanced activity was observed for poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) degradation.
  • The nanocatalyst demonstrated exceptional thermal robustness up to 50°C and maintained activity in unpurified lysates, enabling a purification-free process.

Conclusions:

  • The BetTC nanocage serves as an effective and engineerable scaffold for creating robust biocatalysts for polyester depolymerization.
  • This approach simplifies biocatalytic processes and advances efficient plastic recycling strategies.