Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled Composting
The compost burial test was performed to determine the degradation of commercially available low-density polyethylene in natural compost for a period of six months. Biodegradability of polyethylene films in compost was monitored using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-Ray, Four...
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| description | The compost burial test was performed to determine the degradation of commercially available low-density polyethylene in natural compost for a period of six months. Biodegradability of polyethylene films in compost was monitored using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-Ray, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and weight reduction analysis. After six months of compost exposure, a major change over the surface of LDPE was observed. SEM images clearly showed the exfoliation and cracks on the film leading to degradation. The other analysis also showed a change in the thermal properties and crystallinity of the LDPE films. The composting method could prove to be the reliable and ecological method of degrading plastic waste without hindering the natural ecosystem. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-21ccbfa250e04d6ea213db83c53f48942022-12-21T21:29:53ZengTechnoscience PublicationsNature Environment and Pollution Technology0972-62682395-34542021-09-012031295130010.46488/NEPT.2021.v20i03.041Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled CompostingS. Singh, S. Shankar and ShikhaThe compost burial test was performed to determine the degradation of commercially available low-density polyethylene in natural compost for a period of six months. Biodegradability of polyethylene films in compost was monitored using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-Ray, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and weight reduction analysis. After six months of compost exposure, a major change over the surface of LDPE was observed. SEM images clearly showed the exfoliation and cracks on the film leading to degradation. The other analysis also showed a change in the thermal properties and crystallinity of the LDPE films. The composting method could prove to be the reliable and ecological method of degrading plastic waste without hindering the natural ecosystem.https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(41)B-3775.pdfldpe degradation compost treatment plastic waste |
| spellingShingle | S. Singh, S. Shankar and Shikha Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled Composting Nature Environment and Pollution Technology ldpe degradation compost treatment plastic waste |
| title | Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled Composting |
| title_full | Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled Composting |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of LDPE Degradation Under Controlled Composting |
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