Microplastics in house dust from 12 countries and associated human exposure
Environment International, 2020 Global marine pollution by microplastics (MPs) has received considerable attention in recent years. Nevertheless, little is known about the occurrence of MPs in indoor environments.
Junjie Zhang +2 more
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Effect of Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate by Polyethylene Terephthalate on the Characteristics of Mortar [PDF]
JES: Journal of Engineering SciencesIn this study, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) granules were used as a partial replacement for sand in mortar applications as a sustainable alternative material after recycling plastic waste to compensate for the expected shortage of natural aggregates ...
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Influence of processing parameters and composition on the effective compatibilization of polypropylene–poly(ethylene terephthalate) blends [PDF]
, 2016 The effects of the addition of different functionalized compatibilizers on toughness, morphology and rheological properties of a polypropylene (PP) - poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) (85-15 wt%) blend were studied.
Koster, Rolf +3 more
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Structural basis of terephthalate recognition by solute binding protein TphC
Nature Communications, 2021 The presence of the gene encoding the solute binding protein TphC has been shown to permit the uptake of terephthalate (TPA), which is the breakdown product of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic.
Trishnamoni Gautom +9 more
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Antimicrobial nano-silver non-woven polyethylene terephthalate fabric via an atmospheric pressure plasma deposition process [PDF]
, 2015 An antimicrobial nano-silver non-woven polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric has been prepared in a three step process. The fabrics were first pretreated by depositing a layer of organosilicon thin film using an atmospheric pressure plasma system, then
Aziz, Gaelle +7 more
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Endocrine disruptors in bottled mineral water : total estrogenic burden and migration from plastic bottles [PDF]
, 2009 Background, aim, and scope Food consumption is an important route of human exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. So far, this has been demonstrated by exposure modeling or analytical identification of single substances in foodstuff (e.g ...
Oehlmann, Jörg, Wagner, Martin
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Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2021 Plastics enter in terrestrial natural system primarily by agricultural purposes, while acid rain is the result of anthropogenic activities. The synergistic effects of microplastics and acid rain on plant growth are not known.
Sara Pignattelli +5 more
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The formation of a nanohybrid shish-kebab (NHSK) structure in melt-processed composites of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) [PDF]
, 2017 The combination of synchrotron Small- and Wide-Angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS), and thermal analysis was used to follow the evolution of crystalline morphology and crystallization kinetics in a series of melt-processed composites of poly(ethylene ...
Bikondoa, Oier +7 more
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Plastic Waste Sheets Effects on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Performances
Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023 This paper aims to examine physical and mechanical performances of a Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material reinforced with 5 to 15 mm size sheets of plastic waste.
Boulemaizet Adel +3 more
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Biodegradation by Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022 Abstract Essential properties of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) such as lightness, high transparency, high mechanical strength, good moisture barrier, high heat resistance, and relatively low cost make it a suitable material for the packaging of natural mineral and soft drink bottles. However, these have contributed significantly to household
Chioma Odigbo +3 more
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