Life cycle assessment of enzymatic poly(ethylene terephthalate) recycling
Taylor Uekert, Jason S. DesVeaux, Avantika Singh, Scott Nicholson, Patrick Lamers, Tapajyoti Ghosh, J.E. McGeehan, Alberta Carpenter, Gregg T. Beckham
Abstract
Life cycle assessment of enzymatic poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recycling highlights key challenges and opportunities for improving environmental impacts.
Topics & Concepts
Poly ethyleneEthyleneLife-cycle assessmentKey (lock)EnzymeMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryComputer scienceCatalysisEconomicsMacroeconomicsComputer securityProduction (economics)Microplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties