This work explores the development of data analysis routines specialized in identifying plastic components from TGA-FTIR. A dedicated spectral library and a matching algorithm were created to identify ...

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Scientists can continue to find innovative polymer research in our existing journal, Polymer Chemistry, and discover interdisciplinary, application-focused work in RSC Applied Polymers. Together, ...

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This is in agreement with what was seen in FTIR. Together, these data confirm the validity of our extraction and identification methods. SEM and XRD were also performed on the environmental plastics.