Researchers are focused on the global issue of plastic contamination in agricultural soils
because of the known effects of plastics on the soil ecosystem. Previous reviews did not pay …

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 …

Greenhouse technology is an opportune tool for increasing crop yields through the accurate
adjustment of internal climate growth conditions such as temperature, humidity, light …

Slow crack growth (SCG) is a time-dependent quasi-brittle type of failure that polyethylene
(PE) materials exhibit under low stress levels. The interplay between the crack and its plastic …

Accelerated weathering of LDPE laminates, with samples exposed to ultraviolet radiation
(UVR) in air and while floating in seawater at the same temperature, was investigated in this …

In this article, the effectiveness of the co-mixing processing technique and surface
modification of zinc oxide (ZnO) filler on the characteristics of the developed high-density …

Friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir spot welding (FSSW) techniques are becoming
widely popular joining techniques because of their increasing potential applications in …

In this manuscript, the durability of the E-glass/epoxy composite was determined under a
seawater environment. The effect of harsh environment was investigated in terms of …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

As a promising biodegradable polymer, cellulose triacetate (CTA) was synthesized and
plasticized with ionic liquids to produce flexible biocomposite films multi-end-use. Initially …