Sep 2026
Complex Degradation of PBAT and PLA in Estuarine and Coastal Waters
Understanding the environmental degradation of biodegradable plastics under realistic aquatic conditions is critical for assessing their contribution to microplastic pollution. Here, we report an 18-month in situ study of the degradation of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and...
Tracey Read, Clement Matthew Chan, Céline Chaléat et al.
· ACS ES&T Water · 0 citations