Degradation of Polymer Materials in the Environment and Its Impact on the Health of Experimental Animals: A Review

The extensive use of polymeric materials has resulted in significant environmental pollution, prompting the need for a deeper understanding of their degradation processes and impacts. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the degradation of polymeric materials in the environment and their impact on the health of experimental animals. It identifies common polymers, delineates their degradation pathways, and describes the resulting products under different environmental conditions. The review covers physical, chemical, and biological degradation mechanisms, highlighting the complex interplay of factors influencing these processes. Furthermore, it examines the health implications of degradation…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 52163031, JJKH20230618KJ, 602024004
• PG
  People's Government of Jilin Province
• ED
  Education Department of Jilin Province
• YU
  Yanbian University