Polystyrene microplastics accelerated photodegradation of co-existed polypropylene via photosensitization of polymer itself and released organic compounds
Peng Liu, Li Huang, Jiajun Wu, Xiaowei Wu, Yanqi Shi, Zeyuan Yang, Kerang Huang, Xuetao Guo, Shixiang Gao
Topics & Concepts
PhotodegradationMicroplasticsPolystyreneChemistryPolypropyleneDegradation (telecommunications)Environmental chemistryDissolved organic carbonPolymerPhotochemistryPolymer degradationOrganic chemistryPhotocatalysisCatalysisComputer scienceTelecommunicationsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties