Oxo-degradable plastics: degradation, environmental impact and recycling

This paper summarises the results of a study to assess the environmental impact of oxo-degradable plastics. These plastics are mainly based on polyethylene and contain additives that cause the plastic to undergo oxidative degradation by a process accelerated by light and/or heat. The approach used i...

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Main Authors: Noreen Thomas, Jane Clarke, Andrew R. McLauchlin, Stuart G. Patrick
Format: Default Article
Published: 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/13941
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