UV-induced aggregation of polystyrene nanoplastics: effects of radicals, surface functional groups and electrolyte
Xinjie Wang, Yang Li, Jian Zhao, Xinghui Xia, Xiaonan Shi, Jiajun Duan, Wen Zhang
Abstract
UV irradiation increased the aggregation of polystyrene nanoplastics to different extents depending on the surface functional groups and electrolyte species.
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ElectrolytePolystyreneRadicalChemistryIrradiationFunctional groupChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerPhysical chemistryEngineeringElectrodePhysicsNuclear physicsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties