Fate of polystyrene and polyethylene nanoplastics exposed to UV in water
Gireeshkumar Balakrishnan, Fabienne Lagarde, Christophe Chassenieux, Arnaud Martel, Elise Deniau, Taco Nicolaï
Abstract
UV irradiation leads to the degradation of PS or PE nanoplastics dispersed in water. They initially become porous, then fragment and finally degrade completely.
Topics & Concepts
PolystyrenePolyethyleneDegradation (telecommunications)IrradiationPorosityChemical engineeringMaterials sciencePolymerComposite materialTelecommunicationsComputer scienceNuclear physicsEngineeringPhysicsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties