Micro- and nanoplastics released from biodegradable and conventional plastics during degradation: Formation, aging factors, and toxicity
Huiyan Tong, Xiaocong Zhong, Zhenghang Duan, Xianliang Yi, Fanqi Cheng, Weiping Xu, Xiaojing Yang
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsPolylactic acidDegradation (telecommunications)BiodegradationPolystyreneBiodegradable plasticAdipatePolyethyleneToxicityBiodegradable polymerChemistryPelletsMaterials sciencePulp and paper industryEnvironmental chemistryPolymerComposite materialPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringTelecommunicationsComputer scienceMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesRecycling and Waste Management Techniques