The photochemical behaviors of microplastics through the lens of reactive oxygen species: Photolysis mechanisms and enhancing photo-transformation of pollutants
The photoaging mechanisms of various polymers have been explored based on the basic
autoxidation scheme (BAS) before 10 years ago, however current research verified some …
autoxidation scheme (BAS) before 10 years ago, however current research verified some …
Changes during the weathering of polyolefins
Polyolefins are subject to chemical changes when they are brought in contact with the
environment. In the presence of UV-radiation and oxygen, photo-oxidation causes chain …
environment. In the presence of UV-radiation and oxygen, photo-oxidation causes chain …
Relationship between the carbonyl index (CI) and fragmentation of polyolefin plastics during aging
The durability of plastics in the marine environment has emerged as a crucial environmental
issue. However, the contribution of several factors and the threshold point after which a …
issue. However, the contribution of several factors and the threshold point after which a …
Impact of weathering on the chemical identification of microplastics from usual packaging polymers in the marine environment
V Fernández-González, JM Andrade-Garda… - Analytica chimica …, 2021 - Elsevier
Most of the plastics produced worldwide are finally disposed into the environment, most of
them being one-use plastic packaging. Once released, plastics may undergone degradation …
them being one-use plastic packaging. Once released, plastics may undergone degradation …
A low-cost system to simulate environmental microplastic weathering
J Andrade, V Fernández-González… - Marine Pollution …, 2019 - Elsevier
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Nano/micro plastics–Challenges on quantification and remediation: A review
M Enfrin, C Hachemi, PD Hodgson… - Journal of Water …, 2021 - Elsevier
Nano and micro plastics (NP/MPs) represent one of the most challenging classes of micro-
pollutants, with occurrence across all ecosystems and size distributions ranging from the …
pollutants, with occurrence across all ecosystems and size distributions ranging from the …
Ranking the accelerated weathering of plastic polymers
The timespans over which different plastics degrade in the environment are poorly
understood. This study aimed to rank the degradation speed of five widespread plastic …
understood. This study aimed to rank the degradation speed of five widespread plastic …
Study of physical and mechanical properties of partially biodegradable LDPE polymeric films and their application for printing and packaging
E Kibirkštis, V Mayik, R Zatserkovna, K Vaitasius… - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Potato starch, glycerine, itaconic acid and molasses of different physical state (dry and
liquid) were used for manufacturing partially biodegradable low density polyethylene …
liquid) were used for manufacturing partially biodegradable low density polyethylene …
The Aging of Polymers under Electromagnetic Radiation
Polymeric materials degrade as they react with environmental conditions such as
temperature, light, and humidity. Electromagnetic radiation from the Sun's ultraviolet rays …
temperature, light, and humidity. Electromagnetic radiation from the Sun's ultraviolet rays …
[HTML][HTML] Weathering-independent differentiation of microplastic polymers by reflectance IR spectrometry and pattern recognition
B Ferreiro, JM Andrade, C Paz-Quintáns… - Marine Pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
The presence and effects of microplastics in the environment is being continuously studied,
so the need for a reliable approach to ascertain the polymer/s constituting them has …
so the need for a reliable approach to ascertain the polymer/s constituting them has …