Not Only Diamonds Are Forever: Degradation of Plastic Films in a Simulated Marine Environment

In recent years, biodegradable polymers have been hailed as one of the potential solutions to the plastic pollution problem, due to their ability to fully degrade rather than break down in smaller pieces over time. However, complete degradation of biodegradable polymers is often achievable only unde...

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Main Authors: Camilla Catarci Carteny, Ronny Blust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2021.662844/full