At the same time, the share of packaging materials in the total plastic waste is constantly increasing (Geyer et al., 2017). Plastic waste represents a serious environmental hazard, first of all because of physical deterioration of ecosystems (Sheavly and Register, 2007). Plastic pollution ...
The additive composition can help the degradation of plastic articles, e.g., disposable plastic containers or vinyl packaging containers, manufactured from various kinds of plastic raw materials in a short period of time, and at the same time, can control the time required for the degradation of...
One such matter is PLASTIC. Plastics are characteristically inert and resistant to microbial attack and therefore they remain in the nature without any deformation for very long time[1]. The word plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos, which means, 'able to be molded into different shapes'...
The photo-degradable and biodegradable plastic films are prepared by using multiple photoactivatior. The photo-degradation of the films is explored,and these factors affecting photodegradation are discussed. The results show the prepared films are excellent time-controlled photodegradable plastic films.关键...
Over 8 billion tons of plastic have been produced to date, and a 100% reclamation recycling strategy is not foreseeable. This review summarizes how the mechanochemistry of polymers may contribute to a sustainable polymer future by controlling the degrada
Whileplasticburningreducestheamountofwastedumpedintooceansandlands,harmfulgasesarestillproduced,whichalsoleadstogreenhousegases.However,ifwemakeafirmdecisionandusemodernwastemanagementmethods,wewillbeabletocreateasafeandhealthyworld.Itishightimethatweasresponsibleglobalcitizens,tookonthedutyofprotectingourenvironmentand...
and final disposal of plastic waste. However, these technologies are energy-intensive and release secondary pollutants (e.g., chloride and dioxins) and greenhouse gases3. Therefore, it is important to develop alternative approaches for a more sustainable and eco-friendly treatment of plastic waste....
Each type of degradation mechanism can be evaluated through the degradation parameters. If sensors can be employed to evaluate these basic parameters, one can measure their rate of change during a particular time, compare field and laboratory testing, and can determine how similar the ART conditions...
Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), a polyester made of terephthalic acid (TPA), 1,4-butanediol, and adipic acid, is extensively utilized in plastic production and has accumulated globally as environmental waste. Biodegradation is an attracti
Fig. 1: Time related mass loss of glubam materials. Boxes are colored according to the different median mass loss ratios from five types of glubam. The lower and upper quartiles of mass loss are shown as the bottom and top edges of the box, respectively. The whiskers that extend below an...