Ultraviolet C radiation on polypropylene: A potential way to reduce plastic pollution

•Investigating UVC radiation to extend lifetime of healthcare items containing PP.•FTIR and Raman spectroscopy suggest negligible PP degradation post-UVC treatment.•Commercial dosimeters support UVC-induced TL response under PP materials.•Consistent UVC detection method after one-hour PP materials e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Polymer degradation and stability 2024-07, Vol.225, p.110784, Article 110784
Hauptverfasser:	Boronat, C., Correcher, V., García-Guinea, J., Bravo-Yagüe, J.C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	degradation Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy FTIR health services Plastic pollution reduction pollution Polypropylene polypropylenes Raman Raman spectroscopy safety equipment Thermoluminescence Ultraviolet C radiation ultraviolet radiation
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