Analysis of ultraviolet and thermal degradations of four common microplastics and evidence of nanoparticle release

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials letters Vol. 4; p. 100078
• Main Authors: Hernandez, Laura M., Grant, Joel, Fard, Parvin Shakeri, Farner, Jeffrey M., Tufenkji, Nathalie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Ageing; Plastic litter; Plastic waste; Secondary plastics; Sustainability; Weathering; Weathering; Plastic litter; Ageing; Secondary plastics; Sustainability; Plastic waste

Many environmental factors affect the breakdown of plastics in aquatic environments, including exposure to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and elevated environmental temperatures. More studies are needed to understand how these stressors contribute to plastic degradation, resulting in the release of sm...