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ReviewAngewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)2026

Enhancing the Versatility of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Through Strategic Biomolecular Functionalization.

Bhumrapee Eiamthong, Thanate Srimora, Rawiporn Amornloetwattana, Chayasith Uttamapinant

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Review in Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Bhumrapee EiamthongSchool of Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, Thailand.
Thanate SrimoraSchool of Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, Thailand.
Rawiporn AmornloetwattanaSchool of Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, Thailand.
Chayasith UttamapinantSchool of Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-0114-0577

Funding

National Science Research and Innovation Fund (NRSF) B38G690002VISTEC
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As biocatalytic strategies for PET recycling reach maturation, insights gained from PET hydrolase research can be leveraged to inform the design of proteins and surface-functionalization strategies that promote stable association of functional proteins with PET surfaces, enabling the development of functional protein-plastic hybrid materials. Herein, we examine recent developments in biofunctionalization strategies of PET and related materials, with a focus on chemical biology approaches that offer more precise control of the orientation of proteins on PET and related materials. Biophysical insights from protein-polymer interface chemistry studies can inform protein selection, design, and engineering approaches to minimize denaturation and maximize function of proteins upon attachment to surfaces. Finally, we highlight applications of protein-functionalized PET and related synthetic polymers, including for biomedical applications and scalable biocatalysis, showcasing the potential of integrating biological activity into durable synthetic polymers.

Indexed as

Polyethylene TerephthalatesProteinsBiocatalysisSurface PropertiesPolyethylene TerephthalatesProteinsbiofunctionalizationclick chemistry and biologyimmobilizationplasticpolyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Identifiers

PMID42555549
PMCPMC13548936

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