“Functional upcycling” of polymer waste towards the design of new materials
Diversification of polymer waste recycling is one of the solutions to improve the current
environmental scenario. Upcycling is a promising strategy for converting polymer waste into …
environmental scenario. Upcycling is a promising strategy for converting polymer waste into …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in bio-based functional additives for polymers
In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
Emerging contaminants migration from pipes used in drinking water distribution systems: a review of the scientific literature
Migration of emerging contaminants (ECs) from pipes into water is a global concern due to
potential human health effects. Nevertheless, a review of migration ECs from pipes into …
potential human health effects. Nevertheless, a review of migration ECs from pipes into …
Natural antioxidants as stabilizers for polymers
The additive packages routinely used today usually consist of a phenolic antioxidant and a
phosphorus or sulfur containing secondary stabilizer. Several years ago some questions …
phosphorus or sulfur containing secondary stabilizer. Several years ago some questions …
Qualitative analysis of additives in plastic marine debris and its new products
Due to their formulation and/or processing, plastics contain additives and impurities that may
leach out under conditions of use and accumulate in the environment. To evaluate their role …
leach out under conditions of use and accumulate in the environment. To evaluate their role …
Advanced biomaterials for sustainable applications in the food industry: Updates and challenges
Maintaining the safety and quality of food are major concerns while develo** biomaterial
based food packaging. It offers a longer shelf-life as well as protection and quality control to …
based food packaging. It offers a longer shelf-life as well as protection and quality control to …
Microbiology, chemistry and biofilm development in a pilot drinking water distribution system with copper and plastic pipes
We studied the changes in water quality and formation of biofilms occurring in a pilot-scale
water distribution system with two generally used pipe materials: copper and plastic …
water distribution system with two generally used pipe materials: copper and plastic …
Benzotriazole-type ultraviolet stabilizers and antioxidants in plastic marine debris and their new products
Ultraviolet stabilizers (UVSs) and antioxidants are the most widely used additives in plastics
to enhance the lifetime of polymeric materials. There is growing interest in the roles of plastic …
to enhance the lifetime of polymeric materials. There is growing interest in the roles of plastic …
2, 6‐Di‐tert‐butyl‐hydroxytoluene and its metabolites in foods
B Nieva‐Echevarría, MJ Manzanos… - … Reviews in Food …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Di‐tert‐butyl‐hydroxytoluene (BHT, E‐321) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant which has
been widely used as an additive in the food, cosmetic, and plastic industries for the last 70 y …
been widely used as an additive in the food, cosmetic, and plastic industries for the last 70 y …
Recent advances in antioxidant polymers: From sustainable and natural monomers to synthesis and applications
Advances in technology have led to the production of sustainable antioxidants and natural
monomers for food packaging and targeted drug delivery applications. Of particular …
monomers for food packaging and targeted drug delivery applications. Of particular …