Novel genomically engineered antibiotic-free whole-cell biocatalysts for PET hydrolysis and waste remediation

Key Points

• Enhanced hydrolysis improves waste remediation and utilizes novel biocatalysts.
• The analysis reveals significant degradation rates of PET with engineered systems during experiments.
• Assessment using genomic engineering techniques shows promising results in engineered whole-cell models.
• Implications highlight the potential for antibiotic-free biocatalysts in environmental cleanup applications.