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Chemical heterogeneity observed in the development of photo-oxidized PET micro- and nanoparticle weathered controls

Environmental Science Nano 2025
John M. Pettibone, Song Syun Jhang, Song Syun Jhang, Eric Windsor, Tae Joon Cho, Thomas P. Forbes, Yu-Chieh Kuo, Li‐Piin Sung, Justin M. Gorham

Summary

Researchers developed UV-weathered micro- and nanoplastic reference controls from PET by photo-oxidation, characterizing chemical heterogeneity in the weathered particles to address challenges in accurately identifying and comparing aged plastic materials in environmental samples.

Polymers

Development of UV-weathered micro- and nanoplastic controls for overcoming challenges associated with accurate chemical identification.

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