AECOM (China)

Surface-LimitedChemical and Physical Alteration ofPlastics during Composting: An In-Depth Field- and Lab-Scale Study

Abstract Plastics entering composting systems are frequently found as fragments in finished compost, yet the mechanisms controlling their degradation and persistence remain unclear. In this study, food waste amended with virgin, 30-day UV-weathered, and 30-day sunlight-weathered...