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Induced photodegradation of styrene polymers: A survey
Author(s) -
Sheldrick G. E.,
Vogl O.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.760160202
Subject(s) - photodegradation , polystyrene , styrene , materials science , polymer , expanded polystyrene , polymer science , waste management , organic chemistry , chemistry , composite material , photocatalysis , catalysis , engineering , copolymer
Although polymeric materials have a relatively minor role in our solid waste disposal problems, they display a particular prominence as litter because of their environmental permanence, Photodegradation has been suggested as one possible solution, but considerable debate has centered on the need, costs, and limitations of such degradable systems. The chemical mechanisms involved in practical photodegradation are illustrated by a review of the oxidation schemes for normal and sensitized polystyrene. The different mechanisms associated with the use of additives, comonomers, and halogens are considered in some detail. A listing of patent literature relating specifically to photodegradable polystyrene is included in the review.