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Biocatalytic Degradation of Industrial Polyurethane Waste Using Laccases
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Scientists tested natural enzymes called laccases to break down polyurethane, a common plastic found in foams, coatings, and many household products. This matters because polyurethane waste is difficult to recycle and can break into microplastics that pollute our environment and potentially our bodies. Using enzymes instead of harsh chemicals offers a gentler, more sustainable way to manage this plastic waste problem.
This dataset contains the experimental data supporting the results presented in the article "Biocatalytic Transformation of Industrial Polyurethane Waste Using Laccases: Toward Environmentally Sustainable Management Strategies for Plastic Pollution", Lugo-Bueno et al. All files are organized and labeled according to their corresponding figures and/or results as presented in the research article.
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