They leach out over time, causing the degradation of the plastic and the release ... compound directly to PVC by grafting them onto the backbone of the polymer,” said Sevov.

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are part of many home construction and maintenance projects. One of the most common uses for these rigid, plastic polymer pipes is for plumbing, but they can also be ...

In the latest Polymer Points Live discussion, resin pricing trends for March and projections for April were reviewed, with a ...

Waste polyvinyl chloride can be upcycled into valuable chemical feedstocks in a process that combines pyrolysis with ...

Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

By breaking down the plastic polymer chains, it’s making the plastic more brittle. This affects PVC pipes and many kinds of rope, and susceptibility to UV radiation should be considered when ...

such as polyvinyl chloride – or PVC, which is found in pipes and roofing products – and polystyrene, used in packaging, as these can create harmful byproducts. During pyrolysis, the plastic polymers ...

The global transparent plastic market size is estimated to reach USD 177.43 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period, according to a new study published by Report Ocean ...

But with recent technological developments, plastic film notes offer additional security features along with longevity and energy efficiency.­ Polymer banknotes were first issued in 1988 by Australia, ...

Edita Jurak, a biochemical technologist at the University of Groningen, is leading research on how bacteria-derived enzymes can be used to break ...