An overview of chemical additives present in plastics: Migration, release, fate and environmental impact during their use, disposal and recycling
University of Leeds · University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
Abstract
Over the last 60 years plastics production has increased manifold, owing to their inexpensive, multipurpose, durable and lightweight nature. These characteristics have raised the demand for plastic materials that will continue to grow over the coming years. However, with increased plastic materials production, comes increased plastic material wastage creating a number of challenges, as well as opportunities to the waste management industry. The present overview highlights the waste management and pollution challenges, emphasising on the various chemical substances (known as "additives") contained in all plastic products for enhancing polymer properties and prolonging their life. Despite how useful these…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 49.56
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 197
Authors
5- JNJohn N. HahladakisCorresponding
University of Leeds
- CACostas A. VelisCorresponding
University of Leeds
- RWRoland Weber
University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
- EIEleni Iacovidou
University of Leeds
- PPPhil Purnell
University of Leeds
Topics & keywords
- Waste management
- Environmental science
- Human health
- Plastic waste
- Production (economics)
- Plastic pollution
- Reuse
- Business