Specific study of polyolefins added to pro-oxidants

The oxidation of a polyolefin is a normal phenomenon, but extremely slow. 

These reactions can be accelerated by adding pro-oxidant additives to polymers, usually transition metals, such as carbamic compounds of iron or nickel, or stearic compounds such as stearates of cobalt or manganese, etc. 

Some examples of possible responses to biodegradation tests 

12 The carbonyl index is determined for plastic sheets. It is equal to [(absorbance measured tn - initial absorbance at to)/thickness of film in microns]. Note that at index 0.01, the material has lost all its mechanical properties. 

Cellulose Water with added bacteria from purification stations 38 16 96 - 

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