#Neuralnetwork finds an #enzyme that can break down #polyurethane
A completely new enzyme that researchers developed to break down polyurethane, the #polymer commonly used to make #foam cushioning, among other things. The new enzyme is compatible with an industrial-style recycling process that breaks the polymer down into its basic building blocks, which can be used to form fresh polyurethane.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/10/polyurethane-is-the-latest-polymer-broken-down-by-designer-enzymes/






