Nature

ER-associated degradation articles from across Nature Portfolio

ER-associated degradation (ERAD) is the process by which the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) directs the degradation of misfolded or inappropriate proteins. The steps of ERAD include recognition of a ...
Nature

Hunting down plastic-degrading microorganisms

Bacteria that can degrade the common plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) have been discovered in industrial waste water 1. The research, published in the journal Microbiology, offers insight into ...
IEEE

Battery Degradation in Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Survey Study

Abstract: The lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles have a shorter lifespan than other vehicle components, and the degradation mechanism inside these batteries reduces their life even more.
IEEE

Physics-Based and Data-Driven Modeling of Degradation Mechanisms for Lithium-Ion Batteries—A Review

Abstract: Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) are widely used in various applications. The LIB degradation curve and, most significantly, the knee-point and End-of-life (EoL) point identification are critical ...
C&EN

Microbial Degradation of Tetracycline Antibiotics: Mechanisms and Environmental Implications

College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, People’s Republic of China Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian ...