Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU) are two examples of plastics that have integrated seamlessly into our daily lives. The qualities that make plastic so well-known are its low cost, light weight, and strength. However, plastics also can harm the environment when they are no longer in use because they are difficult to break down. The microbial plastic degrading method has …
Plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU) are utilized extensively in all sectors of life due to their versatility, durability, and low cost. However, its poor degradability has led to plastic waste accumulation worldwide, making it a major source of pollution. Recently, there has been growing interest in microbial plastic degradation as a promising strategy to …
The four-month internship activities were carried out at Pusat Penelitian Teh dan Kina, located in Gambung, Bandung Regency, West Java, and focused on tea processing. In this internship activity, the authors focus on the product engineer division, where the authors pick, process, and innovate special teas (oolong, black, and green tea). The author has also conducted industrial-scale green t…
Plastic waste, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has caused a problem to the environment because of its persistence and harmful effect. Various approach to plastic waste treatment creates more problem such as pollution and more harmful effect. Therefore, the use of the plastic degrading enzyme, including PETase (PET hydrolase), is considered a promising solution because PETase degrade…
The Bases of Competence explains what skills and competencies students need to succeed in today's workplace and details how colleges and universities can strengthen the curriculum to cultivate these skills in their undergraduate students. The book addresses the continuing disparity between the skills developed in college and the essential skills needed in the dynamic workplace environment. By p…
Now nearing its sixtieth printing in English and translated into nineteen languages, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world. Electrifying in its simplicity—like all great breakthroughs—Porter’s analysis of industries captures the complexity of industry competition in five underlying forces. P…