Influence of Weathering on the Degradation of Cellulose Acetate Microplastics Obtained from Used Cigarette Butts

Influence of Weathering on the Degradation of Cellulose Acetate Microplastics Obtained from Used Cigarette Butts

Cellulose acetate is used in many applications, including for cigarette filters. Unfortunately, unlike cellulose, its (bio)degradability is under question, yet it often ends up uncontrolled in the natural environment. The main purpose of this study is to compare the effects of weathering on two type...

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Main Authors: Branka Mušič, Anita Jemec Kokalj, Andrijana Sever Škapin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
cellulose acetate
cigarette filters
microplastics
artificial weathering
polymer degradation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/12/2751

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