The Reactivity of Polyethylene Microplastics in Water under Low Oxygen Conditions Using Radiation Chemistry

Polyethylene (PE) is an intensely utilized polymer, which has consequently led to it becoming a common environmental contaminant. PE and other plastic waste are known to be highly persistent in surface waters; however, chemical and physical changes do take place over time, dependent mostly on highly...

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Main Authors: Julie R. Peller, Stephen P. Mezyk, Sarah Shidler, Joe Castleman, Scott Kaiser, Gregory P. Horne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/21/3120