Closing the loop for poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate) recycling: depolymerization, monomers separation, and upcycling
Efficient recycling and upcycling strategies to retain the material in the economy and away from the ecosystems are important to achieve a sustainable plastic system. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a biodegradable polyester that has gained considerable interest for various applications. Here, we report a study on enzymatic depolymerization of PBAT, recovery and purification