Evolutionary obstacles and not C-F bond strength make PFAS persistent. [PDF]
Microb BiotechnolC–F bonds can be cleaved by microbes. However, evolution must overcome many obstacles to biodegrade PFAS. Abstract The fate of organic matter in the environment, including anthropogenic chemicals, is largely predicated on the enzymatic capabilities of microorganisms.
Wackett LP.
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CLONING AND SEQUENCE-ANALYSIS OF GENES FOR DEHALOGENATION OF 4-CHLOROBENZOATE FROM ARTHROBACTER SP STRAIN SU [PDF]
, 1992 SCHMITZ A, Gartemann K-H, FIEDLER J, GRUND E, Eichenlaub R. CLONING AND SEQUENCE-ANALYSIS OF GENES FOR DEHALOGENATION OF 4-CHLOROBENZOATE FROM ARTHROBACTER SP STRAIN SU. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY.
Gartemann, Karl-Heinz ; https://orcid.org/ +4 more
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Synthesis and biological properties of racemic and optically active lactones with aromatic ring on β-position [PDF]
, 2023 Natural and synthetic lactones containing an aromatic ring exhibit a number of biological properties, e.g. antiproliferative, antifeedant or antimicrobial activity.
Gładkowski, Witold
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Insights into the molecular mechanism of dehalogenation catalyzed by D-2-haloacid dehalogenase from crystal structures [PDF]
, 2018 D-2-haloacid dehalogenases (D-DEXs) catalyse the hydrolytic dehalogenation of D-2-haloacids, releasing halide ions and producing the corresponding 2-hydroxyacids.
Yayue Wang +4 more
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Supramolecular Gels as Active Tools for Reaction Engineering
Angewandte Chemie, Volume 137, Issue 24, June 10, 2025.The unique combination of environments within gels, self‐assembled from low‐molecular‐weight gelators, offers the ability to control reactivity in new ways, achieving unique reaction outcomes, leading to the emerging concept of supramolecular gels as nanoreactors. Smart chemical engineering methods enable the use of such gels to fabricate materials and
David K. Smith
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Anaerobic defluorination of chlorine-substituted per- and polyfluorinated carboxylic acids triggered by microbial dechlorination [PDF]
, 2022 Chlorinated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (Cl-PFAS) have been manufactured and widely used in industrial and commercial products. Here, we report on significant anaerobic biodefluorinaiton structures and novel defluorination pathways of specific Cl-
Bosen, Jin +5 more
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ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 14, 29 July 2026.Following the discovery of oxadiazin‐5‐ones as partial inhibitors of the ATP synthase, we herein report the synthesis of a library of pyrazolidine‐3‐ones and pyrazol‐3‐ones, designed by reducing the six‐membered N–N heterocycles to five‐membered rings.
Lisa Reichert +8 more
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Batteries From Reused, Recycled, and Surplus Materials
Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026.Batteries can become more circular by combining reuse, direct recycling, metallurgical recovery, and material sourcing from industrial surplus streams. This Review highlights how recycled and waste‐derived metals, carbons, polymers, electrolytes, and active materials can be reintegrated into current and emerging batteries, while emphasizing design ...
Jing Yu +16 more
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PFAS properties and destruction methods: A focus on enzymatic degradation
Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 6, Page 1126-1152, June 2026.Abstract Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as ‘forever’ chemicals and have lasting detrimental impact on the environment and living organisms. To understand PFAS molecules better, this review begins with an overview of PFAS definition, classifications and applications, and then provides a comprehensive summary and critical analysis ...
Guobin Liang, Hua Zhao
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Hydrogen isotope fractionation during biodegradation of 1,2-dichloroethane: potential for pathway identification using a multi-element (C, Cl and H) isotope approach [PDF]
, 2020 Even though multi-element isotope fractionation patterns provide crucial information to identify contaminant degradation pathways in the field, those involving hydrogen are still lacking for many halogenated groundwater contaminants and degradation ...
Hatijah Mortan, S. +9 more
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