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Green nanomaterial-based sustainable analysis of contaminant-remediation in wastewater: A bird’s-eye view on recent advances and limitations 基于绿色纳米材料的废水中污染物修复的可持续分析：最新进展和局限性的鸟瞰图

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100238

Prem Rajak

Wastewater released from domestic and industrial sources contains a variety of contaminants that are of emerging concern. Conventional wastewater treatment methods, such as filtration, heat treatment, and oxidation, are effective in degrading many such contaminants. However, these traditional methods can be expensive, require large land areas, produce significant amounts of sludge, and have limited capacity for handling waste. Additionally, conventional techniques often lead to incomplete mineralization of contaminants, raising concerns about potential environmental contamination with toxic substances and their impacts on ecosystems. Therefore, developing more effective methods for treating wastewater contaminants is essential to address the growing challenges in wastewater management. Green nanotechnology offers several advantages for the detection and degradation of various contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, pharmaceutical residues, and radioactive waste. The fabrication of green nanomaterials are cost-effective, non-toxic, and ecofriendly. They can be employed for the treatment of wastewater. There is increasing evidence that plant extracts, microbial enzymes, and other biogenic products such as algae and fungi can efficiently reduce metal ions to fabricate nanomaterials, which demonstrate improved photocatalytic and adsorption capabilities. Furthermore, nanomaterials offer complete degradation of contaminants under specific environmental conditions and hence have promising scopes for wastewater treatment. However, there are challenges to the widespread application of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment, such as the limited availability of raw materials, difficulties in controlling the shapes and sizes of nanoparticles, and obstacles in large-scale production.

生活和工业排放的废水中含有各种污染物，这些污染物正在引起人们的关注。传统的废水处理方法，如过滤、热处理和氧化，在降解许多这类污染物方面是有效的。然而，这些传统方法可能昂贵，需要大片土地，产生大量的污泥，并且处理废物的能力有限。此外，传统技术往往导致污染物矿化不完全，引起人们对有毒物质可能造成的环境污染及其对生态系统的影响的关注。因此，开发更有效的处理废水污染物的方法对于解决废水管理中日益增长的挑战至关重要。绿色纳米技术为各种污染物的检测和降解提供了一些优势，包括重金属、杀虫剂、塑料、药物残留物和放射性废物。绿色纳米材料的制备具有成本效益高、无毒、环保等特点。它们可以用来处理废水。越来越多的证据表明，植物提取物、微生物酶和其他生物源产物如藻类和真菌可以有效地还原金属离子来制造纳米材料，从而表现出更好的光催化和吸附能力。此外，纳米材料在特定的环境条件下可以完全降解污染物，因此在废水处理方面具有广阔的应用前景。然而，纳米技术在废水处理中的广泛应用面临着挑战，例如原料的可用性有限、纳米粒子的形状和大小难以控制以及大规模生产的障碍。

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Starch, pectin and chitosan-based bioplastics with silver nanoparticles: An eco-friendly alternative for the food industry 淀粉，果胶和壳聚糖为基础的生物塑料与银纳米颗粒：食品工业的环保替代品

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100246

Bruno Rafael Nogueira , Bianca Pizzorno Backx , Thais Delazare

Pollution from non-degradable materials is currently a socio-environmental obstacle that afflicts the world. In response to this, the development of bioplastics has become an interesting option to replace the use of synthetic materials in various industries, including the food industry. Bioplastics are developed based on biodegradable materials, such as polysaccharides, proteins and their derivatives. The decision was made to create films with pectin and starch in a chitosan matrix, aiming at their gelling and thickening properties. Finally, in addition to focusing the research on the production of biodegradable bioplastics, the article also seeks to address the study of silver nanoparticles, whose antimicrobial action allows their use in the food industry. This article will describe the production of bioplastics based on these biopolymers and silver nanoparticles and their potential applications in the food sector as a replacement for conventional plastics, such as PVC films. Thus, the research article proposes the development of highly efficient bioplastics that not only eliminate potential health and environmental risks but also offer a hopeful solution to this urgent issue.

不可降解材料造成的污染是目前困扰世界的社会环境障碍。为此，生物塑料的开发已成为一个有趣的选择，以取代在包括食品工业在内的各个行业中合成材料的使用。生物塑料是基于生物可降解材料开发的，如多糖、蛋白质及其衍生物。研究人员决定在壳聚糖基质中用果胶和淀粉制作薄膜，目的是提高它们的胶凝和增稠性能。最后，除了集中研究可生物降解生物塑料的生产外，文章还试图解决纳米银的研究，其抗菌作用使其能够在食品工业中使用。本文将介绍基于这些生物聚合物和银纳米颗粒的生物塑料的生产及其在食品部门作为传统塑料（如PVC薄膜）替代品的潜在应用。因此，本文提出开发高效的生物塑料，不仅可以消除潜在的健康和环境风险，而且为解决这一紧迫问题提供了希望。

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Thiamine hydrochloride aided mechanochemical reaction: An efficient synthesis of Aryl-1,2,3-triazoles in copper ball milling conditions 盐酸硫胺素辅助机械化学反应：铜球磨条件下芳基-1,2,3-三唑的高效合成

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100250

Pankaj V. Ledade , Jitendra K. Gunjate , Twinkle S. Wankhede , Sami H. Mahmood , Trimurti L. Lambat

The current study investigates the catalytic efficacy of the natural organo-catalyst Vitamin B₁ (Thiamine Hydrochloride i.e. VB₁) in the synthesis of Aryl-NH-1,2,3-Triazoles utilizing Cu ball milling conditions. The reaction involving β-nitrostyrenes, trimethylsilylazide (TMSN₃), and potassium carbonate, facilitated by the VB₁ catalyst in Cu ball milling condition, has been successfully reported for the first time to yield the corresponding 4-Aryl-NH-1,2,3-Triazoles through a green chemistry approach. The methodology outlined in this study follows the concepts of green chemistry in its technique, incorporating elements such as a biodegradable catalyst, optimized ball milling conditions, reduced reaction times, high product yields, and the recyclability of both the catalyst and copper balls, all while eliminating the need for additional metal catalysts and ensuring high atom economy.

本研究考察了天然有机催化剂维生素B1（盐酸硫胺素，即VB1）在铜球磨条件下合成芳基- nh1,2,3-三唑中的催化作用。本文首次报道了在Cu球磨条件下，用VB1催化剂催化β-硝基苯乙烯、三甲基硅基肼（TMSN3）和碳酸钾的反应，通过绿色化学方法合成了相应的4-芳基- nh1,2,3-三唑。本研究概述的方法在技术上遵循绿色化学的概念，结合了诸如可生物降解催化剂、优化球磨条件、缩短反应时间、高产品收率以及催化剂和铜球的可回收性等元素，同时消除了对额外金属催化剂的需求，并确保了高原子经济性。

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Unique properties of novel feedstock Pterygota alata seed oil: A cleaner approach for biodiesel and bio-lubricant perspectives 新型原料翼蒿籽油的独特性质：生物柴油和生物润滑剂的清洁方法

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100262

Surekha Kademani , Kariyappa S. Katagi , Mahesh Akki , Ashwini Jaggal

This study evaluates Pterygota alata seed oil (PASO) as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel and bio-lubricant applications. Physicochemical analysis revealed its high viscosity index (155), kinematic viscosities of 65 mm²/s (at 40°C) and 14 mm²/s (at 100°C), flash point (200°C), fire point (240°C), and pour point (18.5°C), outperforming conventional bio-lubricants like Milletia pinnata seed oil, rice bran oil, and mineral SAE40 engine oil. Biodiesel was synthesized via an optimized in situ transesterification process, eliminating separate oil extraction and esterification steps. The optimal conditions includes 6:1 methanol-to-oil ratio, 1.5 % KOH catalyst, 65°C, 600 rpm, and 3 hour reaction, achieved 95 % yield. Further characterizated using GC-MS FID, FT-IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and TGA validated its composition and thermal stability. Empirical analysis confirmed ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 compliance, demonstrating fuel properties comparable to petro-diesel. A cost estimation analysis indicated economic feasibility. The study highlights PASO’s potential as a high performance bio-lubricant and a cost effective biodiesel feedstock, offering a sustainable pathway for renewable energy and lubricant production. The estimated cost of one litre of biodiesel by in situ method is 78.7 INR, which shows the considerable markatable feasibility.

本研究评价了翼鱼籽油（PASO）作为生物柴油和生物润滑剂的可持续原料。理化分析表明，其高粘度指数（155），运动粘度为65 mm²/s（40°C）和14 mm²/s(100°C)，闪点（200°C），燃点（240°C）和凝点（18.5°C），优于传统的生物润滑油，如千木籽油，米糠油和矿物油SAE40发动机油。通过优化的原位酯交换工艺合成生物柴油，省去了单独的油脂提取和酯化步骤。最佳工艺条件为甲醇油比为6:1，催化剂KOH浓度为1.5 %，反应温度为65℃，转速为600 rpm，反应时间为3 小时，产率为95 %。进一步用GC-MS FID、FT-IR、1H NMR、13C NMR和TGA对其进行了表征，验证了其组成和热稳定性。经验分析证实符合ASTM D6751和EN 14214，证明燃料性能与汽油柴油相当。成本估算分析表明了经济可行性。该研究强调了PASO作为高性能生物润滑剂和具有成本效益的生物柴油原料的潜力，为可再生能源和润滑剂的生产提供了可持续的途径。原位法生产1升生物柴油的成本估计为78.7印度卢比，具有相当的市场可行性。

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Electrochemical abatement of diclofenac with various electrode systems for water treatment applications 不同电极系统对双氯芬酸水处理应用的电化学去除

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100237

Atla Shashi Bairagi

Treating pharmaceutical wastewater is one of the biggest challenges of the present century and is widely detected in surface and groundwater. The release and accumulation of biologically active Diclofenac (DCF) pharmaceutical waste into natural water bodies and groundwater harms aquatic and human life. It is often detected in aquatic environments due to the high consumption of DCF worldwide. Conventional technologies with different physical and biological treatment methods are inefficient in their effective removal and leave traces of DCF untreated. Anodic oxidation is a promising technology for the degradation of an organic pollutant. An electrochemical method of generating radicals is cost-effective and environmentally cleaner and achieves complete mineralization/scission of the DCF to CO₂, water, and inorganic ions. Oxidative reactive species such as hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, hypochlorous acid, and other inorganic radicals are generated in situ subjected to the type of water matrices present. The concurrent generation of different reactive species and their simultaneous presence (radicals and other active components) brings the complete degradation of DCF. The electrodes and electrolytic systems present the crucial parameters in generating highly reactive intermediates at the electrode surface. An inexpensive electrode material that meets the requirement of high electroactivity and is chemically stable under reactions is necessary for the successful large-scale implementation of DCF wastewater treatment. Different electrodes such as boron-doped diamond, carbon-based, and metal oxides and their efficiency in the electro-mineralization process of DCF are discussed. The DCF oxidation mechanism via C-N scission, decarboxylation, and hydroxylation process is illustrated comprehensively with different chemical structure formations.

制药废水的处理是本世纪最大的挑战之一，在地表水和地下水中广泛存在。生物活性双氯芬酸（DCF）制药废弃物在自然水体和地下水中的释放和积累危害着水生生物和人类的生命。由于世界范围内DCF的大量消耗，它经常在水生环境中被检测到。采用不同物理和生物处理方法的常规技术在有效去除DCF方面效率低下，并且未处理DCF的痕迹。阳极氧化是一种很有前途的降解有机污染物的技术。一种产生自由基的电化学方法具有成本效益和更环保的特点，可以实现DCF完全矿化/分解为CO2、水和无机离子。氧化反应物质，如羟基自由基、过氧化氢、臭氧、次氯酸和其他无机自由基，受到存在的水基质类型的影响，在原位产生。不同反应物质的同时产生和同时存在（自由基和其他活性成分）导致DCF的完全降解。电极和电解系统是在电极表面产生高活性中间体的关键参数。一种廉价的、满足高电活性要求且在反应下化学稳定的电极材料是成功大规模实施DCF废水处理的必要条件。讨论了掺硼金刚石、碳基氧化物和金属氧化物等不同电极及其在DCF电矿化过程中的效率。通过不同的化学结构形成，全面阐述了DCF在C-N裂解、脱羧和羟基化过程中的氧化机理。

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Functionalization of Eri silk and its union fabric using methanolic extract of Centella asiatica plant against Staphylococcus aureus 积雪草甲醇提取物对锦蚕丝及其结合物抗金黄色葡萄球菌的功能化研究

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100234

Rupjyoti Neog , Namrita Kola

The present investigation aimed to evaluate Centella asiatica plant extract as a natural antibacterial finish in response to the growing need for sustainable alternatives in textile applications. Eri/Eri, Eri/Mulberry, and Eri/Cotton fabrics were treated using Centella asiatica extract by pad-dry method. Antibacterial efficacy against gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC 7443) was evaluated using the AATCC 90–2011 method. The assessment encompassed fabric thickness, weight, crease recovery angle, tensile strength, stiffness, elongation, SEM analysis and whiteness index before and after finishing. The washing durability of the finish was determined using ISO 6330E after one and ten washing cycles. The finished fabrics exhibited a significant (p ≤ 0.05) zone of inhibition when compared with positive and negative controls affirming the effectiveness of the developed antibacterial finish. Characterization studies did not indicate drastic alterations in the physical properties after the application of the finishing treatment. Eri/Eri, Eri/Cotton and Eri/Mulberry fabric demonstrated a significant (p ≤ 0.05) laundering durability with recorded values of 11.83 mm, 11.56 mm and 8.67 mm respectively. The eco-friendly strategy offered by the present investigation demonstrated a viable solution for fulfilling the need of antibacterial fabric without sacrificing ecological or health concerns along with reported washing durability.

本研究旨在评价积雪草植物提取物作为一种天然抗菌整理剂，以响应纺织应用中对可持续替代品的日益增长的需求。采用垫干法对积雪草提取液处理Eri/Eri、Eri/Mulberry和Eri/Cotton织物。采用AATCC 90-2011方法评价其对革兰氏阳性菌金黄色葡萄球菌（MTCC 7443）的抗菌效果。评估包括织物厚度、重量、折痕恢复角、抗拉强度、刚度、伸长率、扫描电镜分析和整理前后的白度指数。在1次和10次洗涤循环后，采用ISO 6330E测定了表面处理的洗涤耐久性。与阳性对照和阴性对照相比，整理后的织物显示出显著的抑制区（p ≤ 0.05），证实了所开发的抗菌整理的有效性。表征研究表明，在应用后整理处理后，物理性质没有发生剧烈变化。Eri/Eri、Eri/Cotton和Eri/Mulberry织物显示出显著的洗涤耐久性（p ≤ 0.05），记录值分别为11.83 mm、11.56 mm和8.67 mm。本研究提供的环保策略证明了一种可行的解决方案，既可以满足抗菌织物的需求，又不会牺牲生态或健康问题，同时也不会影响洗涤耐久性。

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Comprehensive insights into biological and bio-electrochemical treatment of the sago industry wastewater: Challenges and future perspectives 西米工业废水生物和生物电化学处理的综合见解：挑战和未来展望

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100242

Subramaniapillai Niju , V. Shruthi, K. Priyadharshini

The food industrial sector holds a crucial position, as it satisfies the basic human need for sustenance while contributing to economic growth. Within this sector, the sago industry plays a vital role in the small-scale industrial sector and contributes to the local economy. However, the processing of tapioca roots requires a large quantity of water and simultaneously generates a large volume of the wastewater. The wastewater generated is highly organic in nature, which poses a serious threat to the environment if untreated. Conventional treatment methods are highly expensive and struggle to effectively manage the high pollutant load. So, there is a need for sustainable and cost-efficient treatment options. Biological treatment methods, particularly use of anaerobic processes, along with aerobic methods, are highly effective in reducing Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) in sago wastewater because of its organic Content. However, these methods face enormous challenges, such as the need for the optimized operational conditions when dealing with varying wastewater compositions. In context to that the bioelectrochemical system, MFCs offers a sustainable approach by combining wastewater treatment along with bioelectricity generation. Use of this technique is highly advantageous, including improved COD removal and energy recovery. At the same time, they face some of the notable challenges, including scalability of the system performance. This review provides detailed knowledge on the characteristics nature of the sago wastewater and highlights the importance of biological treatment methods, pinpointing on aerobic and anaerobic treatments, as well as bio-electrochemical systems, emphasizing their role in COD removal and power generation.

食品工业部门具有至关重要的地位，因为它在促进经济增长的同时满足了人类的基本生存需要。在这个部门中，西米工业在小规模工业部门中起着至关重要的作用，并为当地经济作出贡献。然而，木薯根的加工需要大量的水，同时产生大量的废水。所产生的废水本质上是高有机的，如果不加以处理，对环境构成严重威胁。传统的处理方法非常昂贵，而且难以有效地控制高污染物负荷。因此，我们需要一种可持续的、具有成本效益的治疗方案。生物处理方法，特别是厌氧过程的使用，以及好氧方法，由于其有机含量，在降低西米废水中的化学需氧量（COD）和生物需氧量（BOD）方面非常有效。然而，这些方法面临着巨大的挑战，例如在处理不同的废水成分时需要优化操作条件。在生物电化学系统的背景下，mfc通过将废水处理与生物发电相结合，提供了一种可持续的方法。使用该技术具有很高的优势，包括改善COD去除和能量回收。同时，它们也面临着一些显著的挑战，包括系统性能的可伸缩性。本文详细介绍了西米废水的特性，强调了生物处理方法的重要性，指出了好氧和厌氧处理以及生物电化学系统，强调了它们在去除COD和发电中的作用。

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Production and characterization of L-asparaginase by Aspergillus niger: A sustainable use of pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) by-products 黑曲霉l -天冬酰胺酶的生产和特性：火龙果副产物的可持续利用

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100255

John Nonvignon Bossis Honfoga , Priscilla Amaral Nascimento , Alexsandra Nascimento Ferreira , Emília Carmem da Silva , Luciana Carolina Bauer , Jabson Meneses Teixeira , Nívio Batista Santana , Renata Cristina Ferreira Bonomo

The present study focused on the optimization of the L-asparaginase production by solid-state fermentation from Aspergillus niger INCQS 40018 (ATCC 1004) using pitaya by-product and the determination of its biochemical characterization. The L-asparaginase production was carried out at 25 °C using L-asparagine as an inducer to determine the best production time. The experiments of optimization process were performed in a 4² fold complete factorial design to evaluate the effect of the variables moisture and inducer concentration. For the enzyme characterization, the thermostability was studied with varying temperature of 20–70 °C, and the pH ranging from 3.0 to 11.0. The effect of NaCl, CaCl₂, KCl, CuSO₄ and EDTA at concentrations of 1 mM and 5 mM was also studied. The results showed that 36 h was the best time for L-asparaginase production and the variables studied were significant in the optimization process that presented an increase of 58.96 %. The enzyme produced obtained optimal activity at 40 °C and pH 5.0, and remained stable in the temperature range of 20 °C to 40 °C and pH of 4.0–5.0. Regarding the effect of the compounds studied, NaCl, CaCl₂, and EDTA had an activating action on the enzyme, while KCl and CuSO₄ showed an inhibitory action at the concentration of 5 mM. At a concentration of 1 mM, all the compounds inhibited the L-asparaginase. Overall, the results indicate the potential for the sustainable use of pitaya by-product for the L-asparaginase production with promising biotechnological capacity.

本研究以火龙果副产品为原料，对黑曲霉INCQS 40018 （ATCC 1004）固态发酵产l -天冬酰胺酶的工艺条件进行了优化，并对其生化特性进行了测定。以l -天冬酰胺为诱导剂，在25℃条件下生产l -天冬酰胺酶，确定最佳生产时间。采用42倍全因子设计对优化工艺进行了试验，考察了水分和诱导剂浓度对优化工艺的影响。在温度为20 ~ 70℃，pH为3.0 ~ 11.0的条件下，研究了酶的热稳定性。研究了NaCl、CaCl2、KCl、CuSO4和EDTA在1 mM和5 mM浓度下的影响。结果表明，36 h为l -天冬酰胺酶的最佳产酶时间，优化过程中所研究的变量显著，产量提高58.96 %。所得酶在40℃、pH 5.0条件下活性最佳，在20℃~ 40℃、pH 4.0 ~ 5.0范围内保持稳定。在所研究的化合物中，NaCl、CaCl2和EDTA对酶具有激活作用，而KCl和CuSO4在5 mM浓度下具有抑制作用。在浓度为1 mM时，所有化合物均抑制l -天冬酰胺酶。总体而言，研究结果表明火龙果副产品在l -天冬酰胺酶生产中具有可持续利用的潜力，具有良好的生物技术能力。

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Insilico mining of metagenomic datasets for novel PET hydrolase homologs: Enhancing enzyme discovery for circular bioeconomy 新的PET水解酶同源物的宏基因组数据集的计算机挖掘：促进循环生物经济中酶的发现

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100253

Shubham Kumar , Riya Bhardwaj , Km Shivangi , Sameena Mehtab , Barkha Singhal

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pollution presents a significant environmental challenge, necessitating innovative strategies for its degradation and recycling. This study investigates PET-degrading enzymes using a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) to analyse 92 amino acid sequences from the PAZy database. The research aims to uncover key structural features and sequence conservation across enzymes from diverse environmental biomes, thus advancing the understanding of PET hydrolysis mechanisms. Structural motifs such as the nucleophilic elbow (GXNXG), catalytic triad, oxyanion hole, and aromatic clamp were identified as critical for PET degradation. Sequence conservation was observed in enzymes from marine, sediment, composting, and wastewater environments, highlighting the widespread distribution of PET-degrading activity. Physicochemical analyses revealed variations in enzyme stability, with most enzymes exhibiting low thermostability. 3D structural modeling and molecular docking identified PETase2 and PETase4 enzymes as having high binding affinities for PET. These findings enhance the molecular understanding of PET degradation and provide insights for developing biotechnological solutions to manage plastic waste. The study underscores the potential of enzymatic processes for sustainable plastic recycling and bioremediation, contributing to the broader goal of advancing the circular bioeconomy.

聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯（PET）污染是一个重大的环境挑战，需要创新的策略来降解和回收。本研究利用隐马尔可夫模型（HMM）分析了PAZy数据库中的92个氨基酸序列，研究了pet降解酶。该研究旨在揭示来自不同环境生物群系的酶的关键结构特征和序列保守性，从而促进对PET水解机制的理解。结构基序如亲核弯管（GXNXG）、催化三联体、氧阴离子空穴和芳香夹被认为是PET降解的关键。在海洋、沉积物、堆肥和废水环境中的酶中观察到序列守恒，表明pet降解活性分布广泛。理化分析揭示了酶稳定性的变化，大多数酶表现出较低的热稳定性。三维结构建模和分子对接鉴定出PETase2和PETase4酶对PET具有高结合亲和力。这些发现增强了对PET降解的分子理解，并为开发生物技术解决方案来管理塑料废物提供了见解。该研究强调了酶促过程在可持续塑料回收和生物修复方面的潜力，有助于推进循环生物经济的更广泛目标。

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Editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in adsorption and surface phenomena towards sustainable development and environmental remediation” 《可持续发展与环境修复中吸附与表面现象的研究进展》特刊社论

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100245

Nancy Elizabeth Dávila Guzmán, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis

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