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Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Could Make Widely Used Plastic Polystyrene Biodegradable


Studying the role of a particular bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological breakdown of styrene. Polystyrene, composed of styrene units, is the most commonly used plastic by volume, often found in packaging materials. Unlike PET, which can be both produced and recycled through bi

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