Plastics embedded with enzymes degrade readily in the sea

T1Covered by 1 source · first reported by Nature / Science / Nature Biotechnology at 21 Oct, 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 21 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03282-x Embedding enzymes that break down ester bonds into compostable polyesters enables rapid and complete biodegradation even in microbe-scarce environments. This method is effective in marine sites ranging from coastal sea water…

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• T1Plastics embedded with enzymes degrade readily in the seaNature / Science / Nature Biotechnology21 Oct, 00:00