Environmental degradation of wood–HDPE composite

Li, Rongzhi

doi:10.1016/s0141-3910(00)00099-9

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“…Peroxidant additives are employed in polyethylene manufacturing for agriculturally used plastic, this type of polyethylene showing susceptibility to thermal and photochemical mineralization in vitro. In addition to UV and heat treatments, it reduces the strength of hydroxyls and carbonyls by changing their structure (Feuilloley et al 2005;Li 2000). P. chrysosporium and Streptomyces sp.…”

Section: Polyethylenementioning

confidence: 99%

Review on the current status of polymer degradation: a microbial approach

Pathak

Bithel

2017

Bioresour. Bioprocess.

548

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Inertness and the indiscriminate use of synthetic polymers leading to increased land and water pollution are of great concern. Plastic is the most useful synthetic polymer, employed in wide range of applications viz. the packaging industries, agriculture, household practices, etc. Unpredicted use of synthetic polymers is leading towards the accumulation of increased solid waste in the natural environment. This affects the natural system and creates various environmental hazards. Plastics are seen as an environmental threat because they are difficult to degrade. This review describes the occurrence and distribution of microbes that are involved in the degradation of both natural and synthetic polymers. Much interest is generated by the degradation of existing plastics using microorganisms. It seems that biological agents and their metabolic enzymes can be exploited as a potent tool for polymer degradation. Bacterial and fungal species are the most abundant biological agents found in nature and have distinct degradation abilities for natural and synthetic polymers.

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Section: Polyethylenementioning

confidence: 99%

Review on the current status of polymer degradation: a microbial approach

Pathak

Bithel

2017

Bioresour. Bioprocess.

548

241

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“…Most of them are decking products as shown in Figure 5.2 that contain wood fibres, dust or flour. Composites based on wood and high density polyethylene, both recycled and virgin, are mostly used in exterior building components [214].…”

Section: Industrial Applications Of Polyethylene With Lignocellulosicmentioning

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Polyethylene Composites with Lignocellulosic Material

Fernandes

Mano

Reis

2015

Polyethylene‐Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

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The aim of this chapter is to describe in detail the advances in polyethylene reinforced with lignocellulosic material. Indeed, the successful employment of natural based materials to reinforce/improve the properties of polyolefins has been growing in a wide range of applications. Firstly, basic concepts and terminology adopted in the lignocellulosic composite materials are reviewed. The objective is to bring the reader's attention to important issues that must to be taken into account when working in this subject as well as by providing the most appropriate references for those with interest to delve into the topic. In the context of polyethylenelignocellulosic composites, ongoing research is then summarised mainly focussing on (i) the main aspects related to the selection of the commonly used lignocellulosic materials and the potential of its main chemical constituents, (ii) the principal methods used for the improvement of interfacial adhesion and (iii) the main adopted processing routes and the composite properties. Finally, applications, new challenges and opportunities of these polyethylene-lignocellulosic composites are also discussed.

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“…Water absorption and desorption and environmental stress cracking caused the deterioration. 25 UV degradation was confined to the surface layers but this allowed better moisture penetration which lead to degradation. Exposure of polyethylene filled with wood particles to QUV produced a surprising increase in mechanical properties.…”

Section: Fillers and Reinforcing Fibersmentioning

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Effect of Additives on Weathering

Wypych¹

2013

Handbook of Material Weathering

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Environmental degradation of wood–HDPE composite

Cited by 48 publications

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Review on the current status of polymer degradation: a microbial approach

Review on the current status of polymer degradation: a microbial approach

Polyethylene Composites with Lignocellulosic Material

Effect of Additives on Weathering

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