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
Subjects:	Materials engineering not elsewhere classified untagged Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/2134/13941
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