Advancement in innovative strategies for poly (ethylene terephthalate) biodegradation

The present review thoroughly illustrates the recent advancements in the innovative strategies of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) biodegradation. It encompasses the involvement of the optimization of pretreatment process, microbes-mining, mixed strain/multi-enzyme approach, supplementation of auxiliary agents, enzyme and molecular engineering, and so on, with further delving into the inclusion of smarter technologies such as computational modeling, molecular mechanics, docking simulation, and machine learning. Finally, the review anticipates rejuvenating the traditional PET biodegradation process, offering more advanced, sustainable, green, fast, economic, and efficient techniques for PET biodegradation.