Decision: Superabsorbent polymers in soil: The new microplastics? — R0/PR5

Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2023

The extensive use of synthetic polymers in our everyday lives has resulted significant plastic pollution. Superabsorbent (SAPs) are yet another class anthropogenic materials with uncertain environmental implications. SAPs, like polyacrylates (PAA) or polyacrylamides (PAM), find applications personal care products, construction, wastewater treatment, agriculture and soil remediation. However, when SAPs enter the soil, weathering may change their intended properties, potentially forming plastic-like solid residues over time. This review aims to evaluate current scientific understanding application fate focusing on processes driving potential transformation into residues. We explore analytical techniques for qualitative quantitative characterization SAP Our research provides first insights mechanisms conditions governing aging transformation, advancing impact properties functioning. There specific knowledge gaps regarding influence climate soil. To facilitate future research, we suggest scrutinizing relevant field, critically (re)evaluating establishing robust monitoring methods.

Язык: Английский

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Review: Superabsorbent polymers in soil: The new microplastics? — R0/PR2

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2023

The extensive use of synthetic polymers in our everyday lives has resulted significant plastic pollution. Superabsorbent (SAPs) are yet another class anthropogenic materials with uncertain environmental implications. SAPs, like polyacrylates (PAA) or polyacrylamides (PAM), find applications personal care products, construction, wastewater treatment, agriculture and soil remediation. However, when SAPs enter the soil, weathering may change their intended properties, potentially forming plastic-like solid residues over time. This review aims to evaluate current scientific understanding application fate focusing on processes driving potential transformation into residues. We explore analytical techniques for qualitative quantitative characterization SAP Our research provides first insights mechanisms conditions governing aging transformation, advancing impact properties functioning. There specific knowledge gaps regarding influence climate soil. To facilitate future research, we suggest scrutinizing relevant field, critically (re)evaluating establishing robust monitoring methods.

Язык: Английский

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Author comment: Superabsorbent polymers in soil: The new microplastics? — R0/PR1

Опубликована: Май 19, 2023

The extensive use of synthetic polymers in our everyday lives has resulted significant plastic pollution. Superabsorbent (SAPs) are yet another class anthropogenic materials with uncertain environmental implications. SAPs, like polyacrylates (PAA) or polyacrylamides (PAM), find applications personal care products, construction, wastewater treatment, agriculture and soil remediation. However, when SAPs enter the soil, weathering may change their intended properties, potentially forming plastic-like solid residues over time. This review aims to evaluate current scientific understanding application fate focusing on processes driving potential transformation into residues. We explore analytical techniques for qualitative quantitative characterization SAP Our research provides first insights mechanisms conditions governing aging transformation, advancing impact properties functioning. There specific knowledge gaps regarding influence climate soil. To facilitate future research, we suggest scrutinizing relevant field, critically (re)evaluating establishing robust monitoring methods.

Язык: Английский

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