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Steps towards enzymes capable of breaking down PE

Particularly, non-biodegradable plastic waste, which takes over 500 years to decompose naturally, is mostly treated through landfills. During this process, microplastics are formed, disrupting ecosystems or accumulating in organisms, increasing their harmful effects. With landfill sites worldwide reaching capacity, addressing this issue has become increasingly urgent. Ahn, Jung Ho’s research team at the Clean Energy […]