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ReviewPolymers2024

Degradation of Polymer Materials in the Environment and Its Impact on the Health of Experimental Animals: A Review.

Xiyu Zhang, Zhenxing Yin, Songbai Xiang, Huayu Yan, Hailing Tian

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Review in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers.

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34 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Xiyu ZhangDepartment of Chemistry, National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.
Zhenxing YinDepartment of Chemistry, National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2444-3792
Songbai XiangDepartment of Chemistry, National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.
Huayu YanDepartment of Chemistry, National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.
Hailing TianLaboratory Animal Center, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.

Funding

Doctoral Initiation Fund of Yanbian University 602024004National Natural Science Foundation of China 52163031Science and Technology Research Project of Education Department of Jilin Province JJKH20230618KJ
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The extensive use of polymeric materials has resulted in significant environmental pollution, prompting the need for a deeper understanding of their degradation processes and impacts. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the degradation of polymeric materials in the environment and their impact on the health of experimental animals. It identifies common polymers, delineates their degradation pathways, and describes the resulting products under different environmental conditions. The review covers physical, chemical, and biological degradation mechanisms, highlighting the complex interplay of factors influencing these processes. Furthermore, it examines the health implications of degradation products, using experimental animals as proxies for assessing potential risks to human health. By synthesizing current research, the review focuses on studies related to small organisms (primarily rodents and invertebrates, supplemented by fish and mollusks) to explore the effects of polymer materials on living organisms and underscores the urgency of developing and implementing effective polymer waste management strategies. These strategies are crucial for mitigating the adverse environmental and health impacts of polymer degradation, thus promoting a more sustainable interaction between human activities and the natural environment.

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environmental pollutionexperimental animalpolymeric degradationtoxicity

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PMID39408516
PMCPMC11478708

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