Polystyrene foam, also known as
Styrofoam or Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), is a derivative of polystyrene,
which is a nonbiodegradable plastic. Polystyrene is commonly recognised for its
uses, such as insulation packaging, food containers and building material.
Disposal of Poly-Styrene Waste (PSW) can be problematic due to its bulky nature
and highly mobile properties since EPS, comprises of 98% air and 2%
polystyrene.
This dissolution method is one of
the cheapest and most efficient processes for EPS waste management. The use of
the dissolved EPS as construction material can be considered as a sustainable
and environmentally
friendly option since these materials do not contain any
chlorofluorocarbons as suggested by Ref. and most likely will not contribute to
the depletion of the ozone layer.
Unlike natural polymers the EPS
has no nutritive value therefore it will not cause any fungal or bacterial
growth as well as it poses no harmful threats to plants or animals. One
potential application of dissolved polystyrene waste was to use it as wood
adhesive which is the main aim of this paper.
No comments:
Post a Comment