Challenges and opportunities in the enzymatic recycling of nylons
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byElizabeth L. Bell, Gloria Rosetto, John E. McGeehan, Margaret J. Sobkowicz, Gregg T. Beckham
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM

The enzymatic depolymerization of synthetic polyamides remains a major challenge. Here Bell et al. review the current biocatalytic nylon recycling landscape, highlighting the biochemical, structural and material science bottlenecks that limit polyamide decons…
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