Intertwined synergistic abiotic and biotic degradation of polypropylene pellets in marine mesocosms
Katerina Karkanorachaki, Evdokia Syranidou, P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, Nicolas Kalogerakis
Topics & Concepts
MesocosmAbiotic componentPolymerPolypropylenePolymer degradationDegradation (telecommunications)Environmental chemistryChemical engineeringBiofilmBiodegradationPelletsParticle (ecology)ChemistryMaterials scienceEcologyComposite materialGeologyNutrientOrganic chemistryBiologyEngineeringTelecommunicationsComputer scienceBacteriaPaleontologyMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties