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    Hydrolysis-resistant plastics, such as Polysulfone (PSU), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and fluoropolymers (ECTFE, FEP), withstand water-induced degradation (hydrolysis) by resisting chain scission in hot, humid environments. While these materials resist chemical breakdown, fungi are highly efficient at degrading conventional plastics via hydrolytic enzymes (cutinases, lipases) that break down polymer surfaces, particularly in polyurethanes. 
    Hydrolysis Resistance in Plastics 
    • Mechanism: Hydrolysis involves water breaking chemical bonds in polymers (polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates), leading to brittle degradation.
    • Best Materials: PSU, PEEK, Ultem®, and fluoropolymers (FEP, PFA) provide excellent hydrolysis resistance for high-temperature and medical applications.
    • Factors Accelerating Breakdown: High temperature, high humidity, and alkaline/acidic conditions (e.g., in automotive cooling systems) accelerate hydrolysis. 
    Fungal Degradation of Plastics 
    • Process: Fungi attach to plastic, form biofilms, and secrete extracellular enzymes (hydrolases and oxidoreductases) that break down plastic polymers into nutrients.
    • Fungal Agents: Various fungi, including Fusarium, Penicillium, and Cladosporium, are effective, especially against polyurethane.
    • Environmental Impact: Fungi can degrade even robust polymers like polyethylene (PE) by first causing surface modification (often accelerated by abiotic agents like UV). 
    Key Considerations
    While specialized plastics resist chemical hydrolysis, they are not necessarily impervious to biodegradation. Fungal degradation (biodegradation) and chemical hydrolysis are distinct processes, though fungi often utilize enzymes to achieve hydrolytic cleavage. 
    • Insights into the mechanisms involved in the fungal ...
      Sep 1, 2023 — Highlights. • Hydrolase and oxidoreductase enzymes are responsible for the fungal degradation of plastics. Fungal HsbA proteins fa...
      ScienceDirect.com
    • Top 5 Hydrolysis-Resistant Plastics - SyBridge Technologies
      May 20, 2021 — Hydrolysis is a process where water breaks down chemical bonds in a polymer, which can lead to plastic degradation. To prevent thi...
      SyBridge Technologies
    • Hydrolysis Resistant Plastic Materials
      Many plastics will quickly hydrolyze (degrade in hot water and steam). However, there are a number of plastic materials including ...
      Curbell Plastics
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    • Insights into the mechanisms involved in the fungal ...
      Sep 1, 2023 — Highlights. • Hydrolase and oxidoreductase enzymes are responsible for the fungal degradation of plastics. Fungal HsbA proteins fa...
      ScienceDirect.com
    • Top 5 Hydrolysis-Resistant Plastics - SyBridge Technologies
      May 20, 2021 — Hydrolysis is a process where water breaks down chemical bonds in a polymer, which can lead to plastic degradation. To prevent thi...
      SyBridge Technologies
    • Hydrolysis Resistant Plastic Materials
      Many plastics will quickly hydrolyze (degrade in hot water and steam). However, there are a number of plastic materials including ...
      Curbell Plastics
    • Hydrolysis Resistance of Plastics - SpecialChem
      Sep 10, 2025 — Presence of water/moisture: This is the fundamental requirement for hydrolysis. Humidity, condensation, and direct contact with wa...
      SpecialChem
    • Biodegradation of plastic and rubber by potent Fungi
      Jul 15, 2024 — Highlights. • Resisting degradation, pervading plastic polymers pose an environmental threat. Fungal morphology changes when colon...
      ScienceDirect.com
    • Biodegradation of plastic polymers by fungi: a brief review - PMC
      Apr 8, 2022 — Fungi play a key role in the biodegradation of plastic polymers. The process involves the following steps: * **Microbial enzymes**
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Improve hydrolysis resistance in polymers - SpecialChem
      Jan 14, 2026 — How to improve hydrolysis resistance? ... Hydrolysis happens when water disrupts the chemical bonds within a polymer, leading to t...
      SpecialChem
    • Identifying Hydrolysis Damage in Plastic Components | ITB 145
      Aug 7, 2024 — which also contribute to improved fuel efficiency. and design flexibility. however their susceptibility to hydrarolysis can pose c...
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    • Solving the plastic dilemma: the fungal and bacterial biodegradability of polyurethanes | World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology | Springer Nature Link
      Mar 17, 2023 — PU can undergo four types of degradation: * Photodegradation * Thermo-oxidative degradation * Hydrolytic cleavage * Biodegradation...
      Springer Nature Link
    • Current Status of Biological Degradation of Plastics by Fungi
      Sep 26, 2022 — Degradation of polyethylene (PE) Polyethylene (PE) is the most abundant non degradable plastic waste. PE has an extensive C- C bac...
      Indian Mycological Society
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    Insights into the mechanisms involved in the fungal ...


    ScienceDirect.com
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    ScienceDirect.com
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    by EJ Okal · 2023 · Cited by 141 — This review highlights and provides insight into some of the most likely regulatory mechanisms by which fungi degrade plastics, target enzymes, genes, and ...Read more
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    Biodegradation of plastic polymers by fungi: a brief review - PMC


    PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
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    by M Srikanth · 2022 · Cited by 343 — In this plastic biodegradation, fungi play a pivotal role, it acts on plastics by secreting some degrading enzymes, ie, cutinase`, lipase, and proteases.Read more
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    Top 5 Hydrolysis-Resistant Plastics


    SyBridge Technologies
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    May 20, 2021 — 1. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) PPS offers incredible resistance to hot water and steam, making it an excellent material for counteracting the effects of ...Read more
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    Hydrolysis Resistance of Plastics


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    https://www.specialchem.com › Plastics › Guide
    SpecialChem
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    Sep 10, 2025 — Hydrolysis resistance refers to a plastic material's ability to withstand degradation or breakdown when exposed to moisture or water. This is ...Read more
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    Hydrolysis Resistant Plastic Materials


    Curbell Plastics
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    Curbell Plastics
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    There are a number of plastic materials including PSU, Ultem®, and PEEK that resist hydrolysis and perform well in hot water and steam environments.Read more
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    Solving the plastic dilemma: the fungal and bacterial ...


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    by P Bhavsar · 2023 · Cited by 67 — Certain functional groups within the backbone of a polymer can render it susceptible to hydrolysis. Figure 3 shows some possible hydrolytic ...Read more
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    Fungal Enzymes Involved in Plastics Biodegradation


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    by MEE Temporiti · 2022 · Cited by 329 — This review examines the present literature for different fungal enzymes involved in plastic degradation, describing their characteristics, efficacy and ...Read more
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    Biodegradation of plastic and rubber by potent Fungi


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    https://www.sciencedirect.com › science › article › pii
    ScienceDirect.com
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    by SS Ibrahim · 2024 · Cited by 63 — Our study highlights a high bioremediation potential of some fungal strains to efficiently degrade plastic polymers, largely dependent on plastic type.Read more
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    hydrolysis and fungus resistance transparent polyether TPU


    Kunsun Polymer Material (Fujian) Co., Ltd
    https://www.tpupolymer.com › E-300 Series
    Kunsun Polymer Material (Fujian) Co., Ltd
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    Polyether-based grades exhibit excellent low temperature performance; Excellent hydrolysis and fungus resistance; Toughness and durability. Phy ...Read more

    Hydrolysis Resistance Polyester Based Polyurethanes


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    Polyester polyols based on MPO demonstrate very good hydrolysis resistance while maintaining the overall good performance properties expected of polyester ...Read more
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