Kimiyoshi Naito

Jan 2, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | Kenji Tamura |Kimiyoshi Naito |Thi Thi Nge |Tanks Jonathon

Durable and recyclable biomimetic glycol lignin/polyolefin compounds for a circular economy Polyolefins are some of the most widely used plastics in the world due to being lightweight, low cost, and resistant to water and most chemicals. However, they are highly susceptible to photo-oxidative degradation under ultraviolet radiation, leading to environmental problems such as microplastic pollution, and furthermore making it difficult to recycle.