Publications by authors named "Taoxu Wu"
J Hazard Mater
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) plastics can be achieved using ancestral laccases, specifically created from 23 bacterial laccases through a process called ancestral sequence reconstruction.
- The most effective laccase, Anc52, degrades low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films at optimal conditions of 60-90 °C and pH 7.0, making significant alterations to the PE surface.
- Key residues for PE degradation were identified in Anc52, which displayed excellent thermal stability and catalytic efficiency, indicating its potential for environmentally friendly plastic degradation.
