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  2. Polystyrene - Wikipedia

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    Polystyrene copolymers are also produced; these contain one or more other monomers in addition to styrene. In recent years the expanded polystyrene composites with cellulose [39] [40] and starch [41] have also been produced. Polystyrene is used in some polymer-bonded explosives (PBX). [citation needed]

  3. Plasticulture - Wikipedia

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    The use of plasticulture in agriculture is growing rapidly, perhaps nowhere more visibly than around Almería in southern Spain. The eastern approaches to Almería, north of the airport, are densely covered, as is a large area further northeast, surrounding the towns of Campohermoso, Los Pipaces and Los Grillos (close to Níjar ).

  4. Plastic mulch - Wikipedia

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    The use of plastic mulch creates a practically weed-free area around the plant, removing the need for cultivation except between the rows of plastic. Root damage associated with cultivation is therefore eliminated. Due to these factors, the use of plastic mulch can lead to an improvement in the overall growth of the plant. [7]

  5. Commodity plastics - Wikipedia

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    Demand for plastic resins in Europe during 2017 as a percentage of total plastic demand. [1] A comparison of standard plastics, engineering plastics, and high-performance plastics

  6. Glossary of environmental science - Wikipedia

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    polystyrene (PS) - a member of the styrene family of plastics. PS is easy to mould and is used to make refrigerator and washing machine components. It can be foamed to make single use packaging, such as cups, meat and produce trays. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - a member of the vinyl family of plastics. PVC can be clear, flexible or rigid and is ...

  7. Chemical industry - Wikipedia

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    Polystyrene (PS), another large-volume plastic, is used principally for appliances and packaging as well as toys and recreation. The leading human-made fibers include polyester, nylon, polypropylene, and acrylics, with applications including apparel, home furnishings, and other industrial and consumer use.

  8. Biodegradable additives - Wikipedia

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    Additives are generally in masterbatch formation that use carrier resins such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Most common synthetic plastics are not biodegradable, and both chemical and physical properties of plastics play important roles in the process of plastic degradation.

  9. INEOS Styrolution - Wikipedia

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    It is used to provide a high optical appearance and is mostly found in food and display packaging. Styrene-based copolymers (SAN, AMSAN, ASA, MABS) and blends (ABS/PA, ASA/PA, ASA/PC) are thermoplastic resins that are mainly used in various technical applications, such as vehicles, garden equipment, tools, appliances, consumer electronics ...