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Addressing the sustainability challenges for polymers in liquid formulations
Summary
This perspectives piece identifies the sustainability challenges facing polymer use in liquid formulations, particularly around persistence and environmental fate, and reviews the role of chemistry in developing more sustainable alternatives. A call to action is made for the field to prioritize solution-oriented research.
Caroline Kelly introduces the sustainability challenges for polymers in liquid formulations and the role of chemistry in developing potential solutions to these sustainability challenges.
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