Researchers at the Ohio State University have pioneered an innovative method to enhance the durability of PVC products and reduce the risk of shedding harmful microplastics. Pure PVC is inherently brittle and heat-sensitive, requiring manufacturers to stabilize its properties with additional chemicals before use. However, this groundbreaking new approach involves directly bonding the plasticizer compound to PVC by grafting it onto the polymer’s backbone, eliminating the need for traditional chemical additives.
Novel method for strengthening PVC products
New method may mean less microplastic pollution
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