Polyvinyl chloride in consumer and environmental plastics, with a particular focus on metal-based additives
Andrew Turner, Montserrat Filella
Abstract
) arising from manufacturing or recycling. Metals in PVC are believed to pose little risk when the material is in use, but experimental evidence in the literature suggests that significant mobilisation and exposure may occur from PVC microplastics when ingested by wildlife.
Topics & Concepts
Polyvinyl chloridePolyvinyl alcoholMaterials sciencePulp and paper industryWaste managementComposite materialEngineeringMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties