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 …

Although there are numerous studies concerning the occurrence of microplastics (MP) in the
environment and its impact on the ecosystem, dissolved organic matter (DOM) leached from …

Microplastic (MP) pollution in aquatic systems has attracted increasing attention in recent
years. MPs will inevitably encounter aging process in the environment. However, research …

This article presents a study on the stabilization of polypropylene against thermo‐oxidation
and UV radiation by using natural phenolic compounds derived from the structures of …

The use of pro-degradant additive (PDA) to enhance the oxidative degradability of polymers
has been successful in hydrocarbon plastics, but few, if any studies have been conducted to …

The oxo-degradation process of polypropylene (PP) samples containing different
concentrations (4% and 10% w/w) of pro-oxidant/pro-degradant additive Envirocare™ …

This study concerns the weathering properties of coextruded polypropylene-based
composites containing pigments. Three different pigments were incorporated in the shell …

The oxodegradation of an injection molding grade polypropylene (PP), formulated with 0%,
1.5%, and 3% w/w of a pro‐oxidant additive, was studied. The degradation was conducted …

An often used oxygen scavenger is a blend of iron powder and additives dispersed in a
polymer carrier matrix. It is applied as an additive for separate layers of multilayer film …

The microstructure evolution of isotactic polypropylene (PP) exposed to subtropical humid
climate of Guangzhou of China, were investigated by gel permeation chromatography …