Closing the loop for poly(butylene-adipate-<i>co</i>-terephthalate) recycling: depolymerization, monomers separation, and upcycling

Abstract

The study demonstrates complete depolymerization of PBAT into its monomers using a thermostable cutinase variant LCC-WCCG, followed by separation and recovery of pure monomers and their recycling/upcycling to achieve a circular plastics system.