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Environmental Pollution and Control by Polymer Materials

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 7458

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Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
Interests: polymer elastomers; biopolymer; nanocomposites; energy conversion; energy storage
Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
Interests: biomass polymer conversion; electric energy recovery; furfural wastewater; microbial fuel cel; plant essential oil; antifungal activity; Alternaria species

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Department of Geography and Ocean Sciences, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
Interests: polymer treatment; electrochemical oxidation; bioremediation; pollution control

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Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid development of economy and increasing demands of consumers, the amount of polymer materials used has tremendously increased globally. Polymer materials can be used as functional materials for environmental governance, such as air purification agents, oil–water separation membranes, ion exchange resins, etc. However, the non-biodegradable characteristics of polymer materials create serious environment problems, causing high levels of soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution, etc. In this context, this Special Issue aims to gather articles (research or review) in the field of the application of polymer materials in environmental governance and advanced treatment technology of environmental pollution caused by polymer materials.

Dr. Zhenxing Yin
Dr. Yu Fu
Dr. Yue Quan
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Keywords

  • polymer materials
  • pollution
  • prevention and control
  • environment

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Degradation of Polymer Materials in the Environment and Its Impact on the Health of Experimental Animals: A Review
by Xiyu Zhang, Zhenxing Yin, Songbai Xiang, Huayu Yan and Hailing Tian
Polymers 2024, 16(19), 2807; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16192807 - 3 Oct 2024
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Abstract
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 [...] Read more.
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 products, using experimental animals as proxies for assessing potential risks to human health. By synthesizing current research, the review focuses on studies related to small organisms (primarily rodents and invertebrates, supplemented by fish and mollusks) to explore the effects of polymer materials on living organisms and underscores the urgency of developing and implementing effective polymer waste management strategies. These strategies are crucial for mitigating the adverse environmental and health impacts of polymer degradation, thus promoting a more sustainable interaction between human activities and the natural environment. Full article
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