Degradation of Plastics - A Brief Review

Abstract

Plastics have been indispensable to humans because of their widespread applications due to their favorable mechanical and physical properties. Hence, the increasing demand for their production, coupled with their non-biodegradability, has drawn public attention for their significant accumulation as wastes that could lead to environmental problems. Globally, this has encouraged to modify existing products considering the different aspects of their degradation. This article delves into various types of degradation in plastics, providing an exploration of these processes. Additionally, this article also details insights and strategies for controlling and preventing these types of degradation