Bioconversion of ethylene glycol to glycolic acid for waste polyethylene terephthalate upcycling

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Haohong Lin, Rong Wang, Canhao Qiu, Xiaoli Zhou, Anming Xu, Xiujuan Qian, Weiliang Dong, Min Jiang
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc05987a
Cited by: 4
References: 38

Abstract

Post-consumer PET is enzymatically depolymerized and upgraded via whole-cell biocatalysis to glycolic acid, enabling low-energy separation and high-value upcycling toward sustainable bio-based plastics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Polymer crystallization and properties biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
8
Pages
3628–3637
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN