Nature Inspired Solutions for Polymers: Will Cutinase Enzymes Make Polyesters and Polyamides Greener?
The polymer and plastic sectors are under the urge of mitigating their environmental impact. The need for novel and more benign catalysts for polyester synthesis or targeted functionalization led, in recent years, to an increasing interest towards cutinases due to their natural ability to hydrolyze...
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Catalysts |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/6/12/205 |