Mechanistic implications of plastic degradation

Encyclopedia of polymer science and engineering

Mark, H., & Kroschwitz, J. I. (1985) · Wiley eBooks · Cited by 5,877

Untitled work

(1978) · Cited by 4,918

Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibres

Bledzki, A. (1999) · Progress in Polymer Science · doi:10.1016/s0079-6700(98)00018-5 · Cited by 4,696

Kinetics of thermal degradation of char‐forming plastics from thermogravimetry. Application to a phenolic plastic

Friedman, H. L. (1964) · Journal of Polymer Science Part C Polymer Symposia · doi:10.1002/polc.5070060121 · Cited by 3,989

Biodegradable Polymers for the Environment

Gross, R. A., & Kalra, B. (2002) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.297.5582.803 · Cited by 2,029

A review of biodegradable polymers: uses, current developments in the synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polyesters, blends of biodegradable polymers and recent advances in biodegradation studies

Amass, W., Amass, A. J., & Tighe, B. J. (1998) · Polymer International · doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0126(1998100)47:2 · Cited by 1,015

Plastics additives handbook

(1991) · Additives for Polymers · doi:10.1016/0306-3747(91)90486-6 · Cited by 935

Aliphatic polyesters II. The degradation of poly (DL-lactide), poly (ε-caprolactone), and their copolymers in vivo

Pitt, G. G., Gratzl, M. M., Kimmel, G. L., Surles, J., & Sohindler, A. (1981) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/0142-9612(81)90060-0 · Cited by 857

The chemistry and physics of rubber-like substances

Bawn, C. E. H. (1964) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/0032-3861(64)90149-1 · Cited by 802

Aliphatic polyesters. I. The degradation of poly(ϵ‐caprolactone) in vivo

Pitt, C. G., Chasalow, F. I., Hibionada, Y. M., Klimas, D. M., & Schindler, A. (1981) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.1981.070261124 · Cited by 729

Biodegradable Hydrogels for Drug Delivery

Park, H., Park, K., & Shalaby, W. S. W. (1993) · CRC Press eBooks · doi:10.1201/9780429259098 · Cited by 698

Biodegradation of polyethylene by the thermophilic bacterium Brevibacillus borstelensis

Hadad, D., Geresh, S., & Sivan, A. (2005) · Journal of Applied Microbiology · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2672.2005.02553.x · Cited by 659

Biodegradation of plastics

Shimao, M. (2001) · Current Opinion in Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/s0958-1669(00)00206-8 · Cited by 612

Nature or Petrochemistry?—Biologically Degradable Materials

Mecking, S. (2004) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.200301655 · Cited by 602

Polymer/montmorillonite nanocomposites with improved thermal properties

Leszczyńska, A., Njuguna, J., Pielichowski, K., & Banerjee, J. (2006) · Thermochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.tca.2006.11.002 · Cited by 600

Handbook of Polymer Degradation

HAMID, S. H. (2000) · CRC Press eBooks · doi:10.1201/9781482270181 · Cited by 594

Polymer degradation and stabilisation

McNeill, I. C. (1986) · Endeavour · doi:10.1016/0160-9327(86)90072-4 · Cited by 589

A Review of Plastic Waste Biodegradation

Zheng, Y., Yanful, E. K., & Bassi, A. S. (2005) · Critical Reviews in Biotechnology · doi:10.1080/07388550500346359 · Cited by 552

Environmental biodegradation of polyethylene

Bonhomme, S., Cuer, A., Delort, A.-M., Lemaire, J., Sancelme, M., & Scott, G. (2003) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(03)00129-0 · Cited by 545

Biodegradable hydrogels in drug delivery

Kamath, K. R., & Park, K. (1993) · Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews · doi:10.1016/0169-409x(93)90027-2 · Cited by 541

Biodegradation of polyesters containing aromatic constituents

Müller, R.-J., Kleeberg, I., & Deckwer, W.-D. (2001) · Journal of Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/s0168-1656(00)00407-7 · Cited by 497

Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates, a Family of Biodegradable Plastics and Elastomers, in Bacteria and Plants

Poirier, Y., Nawrath, C., & Somerville, C. (1995) · Nature Biotechnology · doi:10.1038/nbt0295-142 · Cited by 480

Structural and mechanistic aspects of the thermal degradation of poly(vinyl chloride)

Starnes, W. H. (2002) · Progress in Polymer Science · doi:10.1016/s0079-6700(02)00063-1 · Cited by 475

Degradation of polyethylene by a fungus, Penicillium simplicissimum YK

Yamada‐Onodera, K., Mukumoto, H., Katsuyaya, Y., 西願寺, 篤., & Tani, Y. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(01)00027-1 · Cited by 443

Biodegradation of aliphatic–aromatic copolyesters: evaluation of the final biodegradability and ecotoxicological impact of degradation intermediates

Witt, U., Einig, T., Yamamoto, M., Kleeberg, I., Deckwer, W. ‐., & Müller, R. (2001) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/s0045-6535(00)00162-4 · Cited by 434

Effects of increased solar ultraviolet radiation on materials

Andrady, A. L., HAMID, S. H., Hu, X., & Torikai, A. (1998) · Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology · doi:10.1016/s1011-1344(98)00188-2 · Cited by 429

Thermal stability of polyurethanes based on vegetable oils

Javni, I., Petrovìć, Z. S., Guo, A., & Fuller, R. (2000) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/1097-4628(20000822)77:8 · Cited by 405

Elements of polymer degradation

Reich, L., & Stivala, S. S. (1971) · Medical Entomology and Zoology · Cited by 401

The kinetics of the thermal degradation of polystyrene and polyethylene

Anderson, D. A., & Freeman, E. S. (1961) · Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/pol.1961.1205415920 · Cited by 346

Chemistry and Technology of Biodegradable Polymers

(1994) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-94-011-1330-4 · Cited by 343

Biodegradable plastics from renewable sources

Flieger, M., Kantorová, M., Prell, A., Řezanka, T., & Votruba, J. (2003) · Folia Microbiologica · doi:10.1007/bf02931273 · Cited by 327

Biodegradation of Degradable Plastic Polyethylene by Phanerochaete and Streptomyces Species

Lee, B., Pometto, A. L., Fratzke, A. R., & Bailey, T. B. (1991) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.57.3.678-685.1991 · Cited by 322

Photochemistry of metal-metal bonds

Meyer, T. J., & Caspar, J. V. (1985) · Chemical Reviews · doi:10.1021/cr00067a002 · Cited by 320

The Photooxidative Degradation of Polypropylene. Part I. Photooxidation and Photoinitiation Processes

Carlsson, D. J., & Wiles, D. M. (1976) · Journal of macromolecular science. Part C, Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics/Journal of macromolecular science. Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics · doi:10.1080/15321797608076113 · Cited by 314

Polymer degradation and stabilization

(1989) · Additives for Polymers · doi:10.1016/0306-3747(89)90115-2 · Cited by 309

Biodegradation of thermally-oxidized, fragmented low-density polyethylenes

Chiellini, E., Corti, A., & Swift, G. (2003) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(03)00105-8 · Cited by 295

Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics

(2004) · Chemistry International · doi:10.1515/ci.2004.26.2.30b · Cited by 293

Enhancement of Solubilization and Biodegradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons by the Bioemulsifier Alasan

Barkay, T., Navon‐Venezia, S., Ron, E. Z., & ROSENBERG, E. B. (1999) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.65.6.2697-2702.1999 · Cited by 280

Evaluation of degradability of biodegradable polyethylene (PE)

Jakubowicz, I. (2003) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(02)00380-4 · Cited by 278

Physico-chemical characterisation of sago starch

Ahmad, F. B., Williams, P. A., Doublier, J. L., Durand, S., & Buléon, A. (1999) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/s0144-8617(98)00123-4 · Cited by 250

Purification and Properties of a Polyester Polyurethane-Degrading Enzyme from Comamonas acidovorans TB-35

Akutsu, Y., Nakajima‐Kambe, T., Nomura, N., & Nakahara, T. (1998) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.64.1.62-67.1998 · Cited by 243

Polythene and plastic-degrading microbes in an Indian mangrove soil.

Kathiresan, K. (2003) · PubMed · Cited by 237

Melt flow index values and molecular weight distributions of commercial thermoplastics

Bremner, T., Rudin, A., & Cook, D. G. (1990) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.1990.070410721 · Cited by 232

Oxo-biodegradable carbon backbone polymers – Oxidative degradation of polyethylene under accelerated test conditions

Chiellini, E., Corti, A., D’Antone, S., & Baciu, R. (2006) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2006.03.022 · Cited by 231

Chemical and morphological changes of environmentally degradable polyethylene films exposed to thermo-oxidation

Khabbaz, F., Albertsson, A., & Karlsson, S. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(98)00082-2 · Cited by 229

Polymers in Medicine and Surgery

Kronenthal, R. L., Oser, Z., & Martin, E. (1975) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-7744-3 · Cited by 223

Green chemistry

Warner, J. C., Cannon, A. S., & Dye, K. (2004) · Environmental Impact Assessment Review · doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2004.06.006 · Cited by 220

Controlled Drug Delivery

Robinson, J., & Lee, V. H. L. (1987) · CRC Press eBooks · doi:10.1201/9781003041054 · Cited by 220

Isotactic polypropylene biodegradation by a microbial community: physicochemical characterization of metabolites produced

Cacciari, I., Quatrini, P., Zirletta, G., Mincione, E., Vinciguerra, V., Lupattelli, P., & Sermanni, G. G. (1993) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.59.11.3695-3700.1993 · Cited by 213

Biodegradation of Aliphatic-Aromatic Copolyesters by Thermomonospora fusca and Other Thermophilic Compost Isolates

Kleeberg, I., Hetz, C., Kroppenstedt, R. M., Müller, R., & Deckwer, W. (1998) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.64.5.1731-1735.1998 · Cited by 213

The three stages in degradation of polymers—polyethylene as a model substance

Albertsson, A., & Karlsson, S. (1988) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.1988.070350515 · Cited by 194

Use of post-consumer waste plastics in cement-based composites

Naik, T. R., Singh, S. S., Huber, C. O., & Brodersen, B. S. (1996) · Cement and Concrete Research · doi:10.1016/0008-8846(96)00135-4 · Cited by 193

The degradability of biodegradable plastics in aerobic and anaerobic waste landfill model reactors

Ishigaki, T., Sugano, W., Nakanishi, A., Tateda, M., Ike, M., & Fujita, M. (2003) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/s0045-6535(03)00750-1 · Cited by 182

Isolation and characterization of a bacterium which utilizes polyester polyurethane as a sole carbon and nitrogen source

Nakajima‐Kambe, T., Onuma, F., Kimpara, N., & Nakahara, T. (1995) · FEMS Microbiology Letters · doi:10.1111/j.1574-6968.1995.tb07554.x · Cited by 182

How Green are Green Plastics?

Gerngross, T. U., & Slater, S. C. (2000) · Scientific American · doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0800-36 · Cited by 180

Pyrolysis of virgin and waste polypropylene and its mixtures with waste polyethylene and polystyrene

Ciliz, N. K., Eki̇nci̇, E. B., & Snape, C. E. (2003) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2003.06.002 · Cited by 174

Radiation Chemistry of Monomers, Polymers, and Plastics

Wilson, J. E., & Burton, M. (1974) · Physics Today · doi:10.1063/1.3128702 · Cited by 168

Biodegradation of disposable polyethylene by fungi and Streptomyces species

El-Shafei, H. A., El-Nasser, N. H. A., Kansoh, A. L., & Ali, A. (1998) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(98)00019-6 · Cited by 166

Development of renewable resource–based cellulose acetate bioplastic: Effect of process engineering on the performance of cellulosic plastics

Mohanty, A. K., Wibowo, A. C., Misra, M., & Drzal, L. T. (2003) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.10097 · Cited by 163

Study of the crystal phase and crystallization rate of bacterial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

Scandola, M., Ceccorulli, G., Pizzoli, M., & Gazzano, M. (1992) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/ma00031a008 · Cited by 162

Basic study on a continuous flow reactor for thermal degradation of polymers

Murata, K., Hirano, Y., Sakata, Y., & Uddin, M. A. (2002) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(01)00181-4 · Cited by 161

Photodegradation and photo-oxidation of synthetic polymers

Rånby, B. G. (1989) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/0165-2370(89)85037-5 · Cited by 159

Fluidised bed pyrolysis of polypropylene over cracking catalysts for producing hydrocarbons

Lin, Y., & Yen, H.-Y. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.01.006 · Cited by 157

Reciprocity law experiments in polymeric photodegradation: a critical review

Martin, J. W., Chin, J. W., & Nguyen, T. (2003) · Progress in Organic Coatings · doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2003.08.002 · Cited by 155

Dependence of biodegradability of plastics in compost on the shape of specimens

Yang, H.-S., Yoon, J., & Kim, M.-N. (2004) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.07.016 · Cited by 154

Macromolecules : an introduction to polymer science

BOVEY, F. A., & Winslow, F. H. (1979) · Cited by 153

Effects of climate change and UV-B on materials

Andrady, A. L., Hamid, H. S., & Torikai, A. (2003) · Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences · doi:10.1039/b211085g · Cited by 153

Thermal degradation of polypropylene/starch-based materials with enhanced biodegradability

Ramis, X., Cadenato, A., Salla, J. M., Morancho, J. M., Vallés‐Lluch, A., Contat‐Rodrigo, L., & Ribes-Greus, A. (2004) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.05.021 · Cited by 152

Biodegradable polymers

Crommen, J. H. L., Schacht, E. H., & Mense, E. H. G. (1992) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/0142-9612(92)90028-m · Cited by 151

Biodegradable Polymers in Medicine and Surgery

Kronenthal, R. L. (1975) · Polymers in Medicine and Surgery · doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-7744-3_9 · Cited by 148

Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable Development

Azapagic, A., Emsley, A., & Hamerton, L. (2003) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/0470865172 · Cited by 147

The chromic acid etching of polyolefin surfaces, and adhesive bonding

Blais, P., Carlsson, D. J., Csullog, G. W., & Wiles, D. M. (1974) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/0021-9797(74)90241-0 · Cited by 146

Biotechnology and Biodegradation

Kamely, D., Chakrabarty, A. M., & Omenn, G. S. (1990) · Medical Entomology and Zoology · Cited by 144

Properties of thermoplastic composites based on wheat‐straw lignocellulosic fillers

Digabel, F. L., Boquillon, N., Dole, P., Monties, B. B., & Avérous, L. (2004) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.20426 · Cited by 139

Analysis of in vitro enzymatic and oxidative degradation of polyurethanes

Ratner, B. D., Gladhill, K. W., & Horbett, T. A. (1988) · Journal of Biomedical Materials Research · doi:10.1002/jbm.820220607 · Cited by 136

Programmed-Life Plastics from Polyolefins: A New Look at Sustainability

SCOTT, G., & Wiles, D. M. (2001) · Biomacromolecules · doi:10.1021/bm010099h · Cited by 136

Thermal properties of lignocellulosic filler-thermoplastic polymer bio-composites

Yang, H., Wolcott, M. P., Kim, H. J., & Kim, H. (2005) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-005-0857-5 · Cited by 135

Biodegradation of polystyrene, poly(metnyl methacrylate), and phenol formaldehyde

Kaplan, D. L., Hartenstein, R. C., & Sutter, J. (1979) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.38.3.551-553.1979 · Cited by 131

Polymers and Ecological Problems

Guillet, J. (1973) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-0871-3 · Cited by 130

Crystallinity and mechanical properties of PP-homopolymers as influenced by molecular structure and nucleation

Gahleitner, M., Wolfschwenger, J., Bachner, C., Bernreitner, K., & Neiβl, W. (1996) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19960725)61:4 · Cited by 129

The Depolymerization of Polymethylene and Polyethylene

Wall, L. A., Madorsky, S. L., Brown, D. W., Straus, S., & Simha, R. (1954) · Journal of the American Chemical Society · doi:10.1021/ja01642a017 · Cited by 128

Unsaturated Polyesters. Structure and Properties.

Cass, R. A. (1965) · Journal of the American Chemical Society · doi:10.1021/ja01088a051 · Cited by 125

Plastics and their machining: A review

ALAUDDIN, M., Choudhury, I. A., Baradie, M. A. E., & Hashmi, M. S. J. (1995) · Journal of Materials Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/0924-0136(95)01917-0 · Cited by 125

The Biodegradability of Synthetic Polymers

Potts, J. E., Clendinning, R. A., Ackart, W. B., & Niegisch, W. D. (1973) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4684-0871-3_4 · Cited by 122

Production of biodegradable plastics from activated sludge generated from a food processing industrial wastewater treatment plant

SURESHKUMAR, M. (2004) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2004.02.019 · Cited by 121

Starch esters as biodegradable plastics: Effects of ester group chain length and degree of substitution on anaerobic biodegradation

Rivard, C. J., Moens, L. J., Roberts, K., Brigham, J. S., & Kelley, S. S. (1995) · Enzyme and Microbial Technology · doi:10.1016/0141-0229(94)00120-g · Cited by 119

Factors affecting accelerated testing of polymer photostability

Pospíšil, J., Pilař, J., Billingham, N., Marek, A., Horak, Z., & Nespurek, S. (2006) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.01.049 · Cited by 118

Hydrocarbon gases and oils from the recycling of polystyrene waste by catalytic pyrolysis

Williams, P. T., & Bagri, R. (2003) · International Journal of Energy Research · doi:10.1002/er.949 · Cited by 118

Cellular Attachment to Ultraviolet Ozone Modified Polystyrene Surfaces

Teare, D. O. H., Emmison, N., Ton‐That, C., & Bradley, R. H. (2000) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/la9907533 · Cited by 118

Wavelength sensitivity in polymer photodegradation

Andrady, A. L. (1997) · Advances in polymer science · doi:10.1007/3-540-61218-1_6 · Cited by 117

Kinetic modeling of the thermal degradation of polyethylene and polystyrene mixtures

Faravelli, T., Bozzano, G., Colombo, M., Ranzi, E., & Dente, M. (2003) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(03)00058-5 · Cited by 116

Biodegradability of Plastics

Palmisano, A. C., & Pettigrew, C. A. (1992) · BioScience · doi:10.2307/1312174 · Cited by 114

Thermal degradation kinetics of the biodegradable aliphatic polyester, poly(propylene succinate)

Chrissafis, K., Paraskevopoulos, K., & Bikiaris, D. Ν. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.04.028 · Cited by 111

The biodegradation of poly(ether urethanes)

Smith, R., Williams, D. F., & Oliver, C. (1987) · Journal of Biomedical Materials Research · doi:10.1002/jbm.820210908 · Cited by 111

Polythene and Plastics-degrading microbes from the mangrove soil

Kathiresan, K. (2003) · Americanae (AECID Library) · Cited by 108

Structure and properties of degradable polyolefin-starch blends

Żuchowska, D., Steller, R. T., & MEISSNER, W. (1998) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(97)00110-9 · Cited by 106

Microbial Degradation of High-Molecular-Weight Alkanes

Haines, J. R., & Alexander, M. (1974) · Applied Microbiology · doi:10.1128/am.28.6.1084-1085.1974 · Cited by 104

The mode of action of corn starch and a pro-oxidant system in LDPE: influence of thermo-oxidation and UV-irradiation on the molecular weight changes

Erlandsson, B., Karlsson, S., & Albertsson, A. (1997) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(96)00139-5 · Cited by 102

Degradation of styrene-g-cassava starch filled polystyrene plastics

Kiatkamjornwong, S., Sonsuk, M., Wittayapichet, S., Prasassarakich, P., & Vejjanukroh, P.-C. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(99)00082-8 · Cited by 101

Growth of Pseudomonas chlororaphis on apolyester–polyurethane and the purification andcharacterization of a polyurethanase–esterase enzyme

Howard, G. T., Ruiz, C., & Hilliard, N. P. (1999) · International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · doi:10.1016/s0964-8305(98)00057-2 · Cited by 101

Chemical modification of cassava starch for degradable polyethylene sheets

Kiatkamjornwong, S., Thakeow, P., & Sonsuk, M. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(01)00100-8 · Cited by 101

Changes in carbonyl index and average molecular weight on embrittlement of enhanced-photodegradable polyethylenes

Andrady, A. L., Pegram, J. E., & Tropsha, Y. (1993) · Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation · doi:10.1007/bf01458025 · Cited by 101

Flash pyrolysis of polystyrene wastes in a free-fall reactor under vacuum

Karaduman, A., Şimşek, E. H., Çiçek, B., & Bilgesü, A. Y. (2001) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(00)00169-8 · Cited by 100

On the ozone protection of polymers having non-conjugated unsaturation

Cataldo, F. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(01)00017-9 · Cited by 99

Handbook of Sustainability Research

(2004) · International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education · doi:10.1108/ijshe.2004.24905cae.005 · Cited by 98

Degradation and stabilisation of poly(ethylene-stat-vinyl acetate): 1 – Spectroscopic and rheological examination of thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation mechanisms

Rodríguez-Vázquez, M., Liauw, C. M., Allen, N. S., Edge, M., & Fontán, E. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.04.034 · Cited by 97

Study and development of LDPE/starch partially biodegradable compounds

Nakamura, E. M., Cordi, L., de Almeida, G. S. G., Durán, N., & Mei, L. H. I. (2005) · Journal of Materials Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2005.02.007 · Cited by 94

Characterization of relaxation phenomena and permeation behaviors in sodium alginate membrane during pervaporation separation of ethanol-water mixture

Yeom, C. K., Jegal, J., & Lee, K.-H. (1996) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19961205)62:10 · Cited by 91

Mechanochemical degradation kinetics of high-density polyethylene melt and its mechanism in the presence of ultrasonic irradiation

Li, Y., Li, J., Guo, S., & Li, H. (2003) · Ultrasonics Sonochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.ultsonch.2003.10.011 · Cited by 91

Drag reduction and mechanical degradation in polymer solutions in flow

Brostow, W. (1983) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/0032-3861(83)90119-2 · Cited by 89

Novel calcium based sorbent (Ca-C) for the dehalogenation (Br, Cl) process during halogenated mixed plastic (PP/PE/PS/PVC and HIPS-Br) pyrolysis

Bhaskar, T., Matsui, T., Kaneko, J., Uddin, M. A., Muto, A., & Sakata, Y. (2002) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/b203745a · Cited by 89

Mechanical degradation of dilute polymer solutions under turbulent flow

Kim, C. A., Kim, J. T., Lee, K., Choi, H. J., & Jhon, M. S. (2000) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/s0032-3861(00)00135-x · Cited by 85

Mechanistic Aspects of the Effects of Stress on the Rates of Photochemical Degradation Reactions in Polymers

Tyler, D. R. (2004) · Journal of macromolecular science. Part C, Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics/Journal of macromolecular science. Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics · doi:10.1081/mc-200033682 · Cited by 84

Re-evaluation of the stabilization mechanisms of various light stabilizer classes

Gugumus, F. (1993) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/0141-3910(93)90131-2 · Cited by 79

Catalytic degradation of high density polyethylene: an evaluation of mesoporous and microporous catalysts using thermal analysis

Garforth, A., Fiddy, S., Lin, Y.-H., Ghanbari-Siakhali, A., Sharratt, P. N., & Dwyer, J. (1997) · Thermochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/s0040-6031(96)03145-0 · Cited by 79

Cloning and expression in Escherichia coli of apolyurethane-degrading enzyme from Pseudomonasfluorescens

Vega, R. E., Main, T., & Howard, G. T. (1999) · International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · doi:10.1016/s0964-8305(98)00068-7 · Cited by 78

Variability in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Lipopolysaccharide Expression during Crude Oil Degradation

Norman, R. S., Frontera-Suau, R., & Morris, P. J. (2002) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.68.10.5096-5103.2002 · Cited by 78

Mechanical and microstructure studies on the modification of CA film by blending with PS

Meenakshi, P., Noorjahan, S. E., Rajini, R., Venkateswarlu, U., Rose, C., & Sastry, T. P. (2002) · Bulletin of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/bf02704590 · Cited by 77

Degradation kinetics of polystyrene and EPDM melts under ultrasonic irradiation

Li, J., Guo, S., & Li, X. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.12.017 · Cited by 77

European trends in the feedstock recycling of plastic wastes

(2013) · Global NEST Journal · doi:10.30955/gnj.000432 · Cited by 76

The Classification, Preparation, and Utility of Degradable Polymers

Hocking, P. J. (1992) · Journal of macromolecular science. Part C, Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics/Journal of macromolecular science. Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics · doi:10.1080/15321799208018378 · Cited by 75

The chemical and physical changes occurring during U.V. degradation of high impact polystyrene

Ghaffar, A., Scott, A., & SCOTT, G. (1975) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/0014-3057(75)90075-0 · Cited by 72

Influence of ozone on styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene (SEBS) copolymer

Allen, N. S., Edge, M., Mourelatou, D., Wilkinson, A. N., Liauw, C. M., Parellada, M. D., Barrio, J. A., & Quiteria, V. R. S. (2002) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(02)00293-8 · Cited by 72

Influence of chain architecture on the mechanochemical degradation of macromolecules

Striegel, A. M. (2003) · Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods · doi:10.1016/s0165-022x(03)00054-x · Cited by 72

Calorimetric and thermogravimetric studies of UV-irradiated polypropylene/starch-based materials aged in soil

Morancho, J. M., Ramis, X., Fernández‐Francos, X., Cadenato, A., Salla, J. M., Vallés‐Lluch, A., Contat‐Rodrigo, L., & Ribes-Greus, A. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.04.029 · Cited by 72

Unsaturated Polyesters: Structure and Properties

Boenig, H. V. (1964) · Cited by 71

Biodegradability of degradable plastic waste

Agamuthu, P., & Faizura, P. N. (2005) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x05051045 · Cited by 68

Mechanism for long-chain branching in the thermal degradation of linear high-density polyethylene

Kuroki, T., Sawaguchi, T., Niikuni, S., & Ikemura, T. (1982) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/ma00234a002 · Cited by 68

Kinetic and chemical studies of polymer cross-linking using thermal gravimetry and hyphenated methods. Degradation of polyvinylchloride

Anthony, G. M. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(98)00129-3 · Cited by 68

Physiological Analysis of the Expression of the Styrene Degradation Gene Cluster in Pseudomonas fluorescens ST

Santos, P. M., Blatny, J. M., Bartolo, I. D., Valla, S., & Zennaro, E. (2000) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.66.4.1305-1310.2000 · Cited by 66

Review : Biodegradability of Synthetic Polymers Used for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: Part 1— Principles of Hydrolysis Mechanisms

Pierre, T. S., & Chiellini, E. (1986) · Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers · doi:10.1177/088391158600100405 · Cited by 65

Determination of the Thermal Degradation Kinetic Parameters of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Using TG

Régnier, N., & Fontaine, S. (2001) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1023/a:1011512932219 · Cited by 65

Properties of poly(lactic acid) blends with various starches as affected by physical aging

Wang, H., Sun, X., & Seib, P. (2003) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.13001 · Cited by 65

Blends of bisphenol A-based cyanate ester and bismaleimide: Cure and thermal characteristics

Nair, C. P. R., & Francis, T. (1999) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19991227)74:14 · Cited by 65

The evaluation of the non-isothermal kinetic parameters of the thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation of polymers and polymeric materials: its use and abuse

Budrugeac, P. (2000) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(00)00148-8 · Cited by 65

Efficient Hydrolysis of RNA by a PNA - Diethylenetriamine Adduct

Verheijen, J. C., Deiman, B. A. L. M., Yeheskiely, E., van der MAREL, G. A., & BOOM, J. H. V. (2000) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/(sici)1521-3773(20000117)39:2 · Cited by 63

Analysis of weathering of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer II. Factors affecting weathering of a polyether–polyester elastomer

Nagai, Y., Ogawa, T., Nishimoto, Y., & Ohishi, F. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(99)00007-5 · Cited by 62

Detection of toxicity released by biodegradable plastics after composting in activated vermiculite

Innocenti, F. D., Bellia, G., Tosin, M., Kapanen, A., & Itävaara, M. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(01)00075-1 · Cited by 61

Spatial resolution of degradation in stabilized polystyrene and polypropylene plaques exposed to accelerated photodegradation or heat aging

Marek, A., Kaprálková, L., Schmidt, P. G., Pfleger, J., Humlíček, J., Pospíšil, J., & Pilař, J. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.01.048 · Cited by 60

Accelerated Weathering of Natural Fiber-Filled Polyethylene Composites

Lundin, T., Cramer, S. M., Falk, R. H., & Felton, C. (2004) · Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering · doi:10.1061/(asce)0899-1561(2004)16:6(547 · Cited by 60

Microbial degradation of [14C]polystyrene and 1,3-diphenylbutane

Sielicki, M., Focht, D. D., & Martin, J. P. (1978) · Canadian Journal of Microbiology · doi:10.1139/m78-134 · Cited by 60

Activated vermiculite, a solid bed for testing biodegradability under composting conditions

Bellia, G., Tosin, M., Floridi, G., & Innocenti, F. D. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(99)00053-1 · Cited by 60

Pyrolysis of Polystyrene Plastic Wastes with Some Organic Compounds for Enhancing Styrene Yield

Karaduman, A. (2002) · Energy Sources · doi:10.1080/00908310290086590 · Cited by 58

Mechanochemical dechlorination of polyvinyl chloride by co-grinding with various metal oxides

Inoue, T., Miyazaki, M., Kamitani, M., Kano, J., & Saito, F. (2004) · Advanced Powder Technology · doi:10.1163/156855204773644445 · Cited by 57

An Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

(1967) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/c2013-0-01996-2 · Cited by 55

Thermal recycling of polystyrene and polystyrene-butadiene dissolved in a light cycle oil

Arandes, J. M., Ereña, J., Azkoiti, M. J., Olazar, M., & Bilbao, J. (2003) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(03)00056-1 · Cited by 55

Effects of storage of a mature compost on its potential for biodegradation of plastics

Yang, H.-S., Yoon, J., & Kim, M.-N. (2004) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.01.014 · Cited by 54

Polymers: the environment and sustainable development

(2003) · Choice Reviews Online · doi:10.5860/choice.41-0325 · Cited by 54

Effects of repeated extrusion on the properties and durability of rigid PVC scrap

Yarahmadi, N., Jakubowicz, I., & Gevert, T. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(01)00073-8 · Cited by 53

Starch-Based Foamed Materials—Use and Degradation Properties

Tiefenbacher, K. F. (1993) · Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A · doi:10.1080/10601329308021258 · Cited by 53

The production of a new partially biodegradable starch plastic by reactive extrusion

de Graaf, R. A., & Janssen, L. P. B. M. (2000) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.11340 · Cited by 53

Conversion of Waste Plastic to Oil: Direct Liquefaction versus Pyrolysis and Hydroprocessing

Shah, N., Rockwell, J., & HUFFMAN, G. P. (1999) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef9802431 · Cited by 52

Review : Biodegradability of Synthetic Polymers for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: Part 2—Backbone Hydrolysis

Pierre, T. S., & Chiellini, E. (1987) · Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers · doi:10.1177/088391158700200101 · Cited by 51

The effects of chemical structure and synthesis method on photodegradation of polypropylene

Tang, L., Wu, Q., & Qu, B. (2004) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.21272 · Cited by 50

Physical structure of polyolefin−starch blends after ageing

Żuchowska, D., Hlavatá, D., Steller, R. T., Adamiak, W., & MEISSNER, W. (1999) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(98)00212-2 · Cited by 50

Effects of ozone exposure on the structural, mechanical and barrier properties of select plastic packaging films

Ozen, B. F., Mauer, L. J., & Floros, J. D. (2002) · Packaging Technology and Science · doi:10.1002/pts.602 · Cited by 49

In vivo biocompatibility studies. II. Biomer: Preliminary cell adhesion and surface characterization studies

Marchant, R. E., Anderson, J. M., Phua, K., & Hiltner, A. (1984) · Journal of Biomedical Materials Research · doi:10.1002/jbm.820180307 · Cited by 47

Kinetics of mechanical degradation in melts under model conditions and during processing of polymers—A review

Gol'dberg, V. M., & Zaikov, G. E. (1987) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/0141-3910(87)90057-7 · Cited by 47

The origin and role of structural inhomogeneities and impurities in material recycling of plastics

Pospíšil, J., Horák, Z., Kruliš, Z., & Nešpůrek, S. (1998) · Macromolecular Symposia · doi:10.1002/masy.19981350127 · Cited by 46

Hybrid biomaterials prepared by ozone-induced polymerization. I. Ozonation of microporous polypropylene

Gatenholm, P., Ashida, T., & Hoffman, A. S. (1997) · Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0518(199706)35:8 · Cited by 46

Interaction of polyethylene with ozone

Kefeli, A. A., Разумовский, С. Д., & Zaikov, G. Y. (1971) · Polymer Science U.S.S.R. · doi:10.1016/0032-3950(71)90288-7 · Cited by 45

Towards biodegradable polyolefins: strategy of anchoring minute quantities of monosaccharides and disaccharides onto functionalized polystyrene, and their effect on facilitating polymer biodegradationElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: experimental details and weight loss data. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b2/b209254a/

Galgali, P., Varma, A. J., Puntambekar, U. S., & Gokhale, D. V. (2002) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/b209254a · Cited by 45

Review of stabilization of polyolefin insulated conductors. Part I: Theory and factors affecting stability

Hendrickson, L. E., & Connole, K. B. (1995) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.760350215 · Cited by 42

Glucose effect on the biodegradation of plastics by compost from food garbage

Jang, J.-C., Shin, P.-K., Yoon, J., Lee, I.-M., Lee, H.-S., & Kim, M.-N. (2002) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(02)00011-3 · Cited by 41

Combination of Mechanochemical Degradation of Polymers with Controlled Free-Radical Polymerization

Schmidt‐Naake, G., Drache, M., & Weber, M. (2002) · Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics · doi:10.1002/1521-3935(200211)203:15 · Cited by 39

Investigation on the thermal degradation of acrylic polymers with fluorinated side-chains

Zuev, V. V., Bertini, F., & Audisio, G. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.03.025 · Cited by 38

Some aspects of the ozone degradation of poly(vinyl alcohol)

Cataldo, F., & Angelini, G. (2006) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2006.02.018 · Cited by 37

Degradation of poly(?-hydroxyalkanoates) and polyolefin blends in a municipal wastewater treatment facility

Gilmore, D. F., Antoun, S., Lenz, R. W., & Fuller, R. C. (1993) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/bf01458293 · Cited by 37

Study on photodegradation of injection-moulded β-polypropylenes

Obadal, M., Čermák, R., Raab, M., Verney, V., Commereuc, S., & Fraïsse, F. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.01.046 · Cited by 37

Thermal degradation behaviour of aromatic poly(ester-amide) with pendant phosphorus groups investigated by pyrolysis-GC/MS

Guo, W., Leu, W., Hsiao, S., & Liou, G. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.04.026 · Cited by 36

Biodegradation of starch–polyethylene films in soil and by microbial cultures

Dave, H., Rao, P. V., & Desai, J. D. (1997) · World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1023/a:1018566820659 · Cited by 35

Introduction to polymer chemistry

Onyon, P. F. (1971) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/0032-3861(71)90082-6 · Cited by 35

Optimized synthesis and characterization of polystyrene graft copolymers and preliminary assessment of their biodegradability and application in water pollution alleviation technologies

Singh, B., & Sharma, N. (2007) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2007.01.019 · Cited by 34

The effect of chain extenders and stabilizers on the in‐vivo stability of polyurethanes

Hergenrother, R. W., Wabers, H. D., & Cooper, S. L. (1992) · Journal of Applied Biomaterials · doi:10.1002/jab.770030104 · Cited by 34

Biodegradable Polymers vs. Recycling: What Are the Possibilities

Pavláth, A. E., & Robertson, G. H. (1999) · Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1080/10408349891199400 · Cited by 33

As We May Live

Gibbs, W. W. (2000) · Scientific American · doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1100-36 · Cited by 32

Studies in accelerated weathering

Kämpf, G., Sommer, K., & Zirngiebl, E. (1991) · Progress in Organic Coatings · doi:10.1016/0033-0655(91)80011-7 · Cited by 32

Ozone interaction with conjugated polymers—I. Polyacetylene

Cataldo, F. (1998) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(97)00068-2 · Cited by 32

Modeling Photodegradation in Transparent Polymers

Allan, D. S., Maecker, N. L., Priddy, D. B., & Schrock, N. J. (1994) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/ma00104a017 · Cited by 32

Ozonolysis of 1,4-cis-polyisoprene and 1,4-trans-polyisoprene in solution

Anachkov, M. P., Rakovski, S. K., & Stefanova, R. V. (2000) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(99)00137-8 · Cited by 32

Study of biodegradation of starch-plastic films in soil using scanning electron microscopy

Lopez-Llorca, L. V., & Colom, M. F. (1993) · Micron · doi:10.1016/0968-4328(93)90024-u · Cited by 32

Catalytic cracking of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers: comparison of different zeolites

Marcilla, A. F., Gómez‐Siurana, A., Menargues, S., García‐Martínez, J., & Cazorla‐Amorós, D. (2003) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(03)00039-1 · Cited by 31

Photodegradation mechanisms in poly(2,6-butylenenaphthalate-co-tetramethyleneglycol) (PBN–PTMG). I: influence of the PTMG content

Nagai, Y., Nakamura, D., Miyake, T., Ueno, H., Matsumoto, N., Kaji, A., & Ohishi, F. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.10.016 · Cited by 31

Mathematical modeling of weather‐induced degradation of polymer properties

HAMID, S. H., & Prichard, W. H. (1991) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.1991.070430404 · Cited by 30

Polymer degradation and stabilization: N. Grassie and G. Scott Cambridge University Press, £27.50, ISBN 0-521-24961-9

Billingham, N. (1986) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/0032-3861(86)90057-1 · Cited by 30

Catalytic degradation of PP with an Fe/activated carbon catalyst

Sekine, Y., & Fujimoto, K. (2003) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-003-0091-9 · Cited by 29

Biodegradation of some natural polymers in blends with polyolefines

Ratajska, M., & Boryniec, S. (1999) · Polymers for Advanced Technologies · doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-1581(199910)10:10 · Cited by 29

Ozone interaction with conjugated polymers—II. Polyphenylacetylene

Cataldo, F. (1998) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(97)00069-4 · Cited by 28

Thermo‐oxidative and photo‐oxidative aging of polypropylene under simultaneous tensile stress

Czerny, J. (1972) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.1972.070161015 · Cited by 27

Solid phase microextraction to concentrate volatile products from thermal degradation of polymers

Bortoluzzi, J. H., Pinheiro, E. A., Carasek, E., & Soldi, V. (2005) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.12.021 · Cited by 25

Biopolymers and the Environment

Gerngross, T. U., Slater, S. C., & Gross, R. A. (2003) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.299.5608.822 · Cited by 24

Activated Sludge is a Potential Source for Production of Biodegradable Plastics from Wastewater

Khardenavis, A. A., Guha, P., Kumar, M., Mudliar, S. N., & Chakrabarti, T. (2005) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593332608618536 · Cited by 24

Predicting heat buildup due to the sun's energy

Rabinovitch, E. B., Quisenberry, J. G., & Summers, J. W. (1983) · Journal of Vinyl Technology · doi:10.1002/vnl.730050308 · Cited by 23

Biodegradable Polymers in the Environment: Are They Really Biodegradable?

Swift, G. (1994) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4757-9519-6_15 · Cited by 23

Recent developments in the synthesis and utilization of poly (ortho esters)

Heller, J., Maa, Y. F., Wüthrich, P., Ng, S., & Duncan, R. (1991) · Journal of Controlled Release · doi:10.1016/0168-3659(91)90026-a · Cited by 22

Thermal degradation of para-substituted polystyrenes

Zuev, V. V., Bertini, F., & Audisio, G. (2001) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(00)00113-0 · Cited by 22

Induced photodegradation of styrene polymers: A survey

Sheldrick, G. E., & Vogl, O. (1976) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.760160202 · Cited by 22

Thermal degradation behavior of poly(4-hydroxybutyric acid)

Kim, K. J., Doi, Y., Abe, H., & Martin, D. P. (2006) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2006.04.011 · Cited by 22

Polymer degradation under ionizing radiation: The role of ozone

Clough, R. L., & GILLEN, K. T. (1989) · Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1002/pola.1989.080270715 · Cited by 22

Photochemical degradation of blends of polystyrene and poly(2,6 ‐dimethyl‐1,4‐phenylene oxide)

Jensen, J. P. T., & Kops, J. (1980) · Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Chemistry Edition · doi:10.1002/pol.1980.170180830 · Cited by 21

Pathways for degradation of plastic polymers floating in the marine environment

Gewert, B., Plassmann, M. M., & MacLeod, M. (2015) · Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts · doi:10.1039/c5em00207a · Cited by 2,168

Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) as a Source of Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment

Murphy, F., Ewins, C., Carbonnier, F., & Quinn, B. (2016) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5b05416 · Cited by 2,098

Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: Detection, occurrence and removal

Sun, J., Dai, X., Wang, Q., van Loosdrecht, M. C. M., & Ni, B. (2019) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2018.12.050 · Cited by 2,092

Combined Effects of UV Exposure Duration and Mechanical Abrasion on Microplastic Fragmentation by Polymer Type

Song, Y. K., Hong, S. H., Jang, M., Han, G. M., Jung, S. W., & Shim, W. J. (2017) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.6b06155 · Cited by 1,568

Understanding plastic degradation and microplastic formation in the environment: A review

Zhang, K., Hamidian, A. H., Tubić, A., Zhang, Y., Fang, J. K., Wu, C., & Lam, P. K. S. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116554 · Cited by 1,642

Introduction, Past and Present Scenarios of Plastic Degradation

Pandey, N. (2021) · Materials research foundations · doi:10.21741/9781644901335-1 · Cited by 1

Recent advances in oxidative degradation of plastics

Oh, S., & Stache, E. E. (2024) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/d4cs00407h · Cited by 240

Polymer Degradation: Category, Mechanism and Development Prospect

He, Y., Li, H., Xiao, X., & Zhao, X. (2021) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202129001012 · Cited by 24

Enhanced Environmental Degradation of Plastics

Cassidy, P. E., & Aminabhavi, T. M. (1981) · Journal of macromolecular science. Part C, Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics/Journal of macromolecular science. Reviews in macromolecular chemistry and physics · doi:10.1080/00222358108080926 · Cited by 25

Developments of Degradable Plastics

Liang, Y. (2005) · Shanxi Chemical Industry