Polystyren
Also known as PS, poly(styrene), polystyrenes, PS plastic, poly(1-phenylethylene)
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Polystyrene is a lightweight plastic material commonly used to make everyday products like yogurt containers, takeout cups, and protective packaging. It matters because it's inexpensive and easy to mold into detailed shapes, making it useful for food storage and shipping, though its environmental impact is a significant concern.
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Research
44,259 papers- Impacts of polystyrene microplastic on the gut barrier, microbiota and metabolism of mice.The Science of the total environment · 2019Jin Y, Lu L, Tu W et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.353
- Polystyrene microplastics induce activation and cell death of neutrophils through strong adherence and engulfment.Journal of hazardous materials · 2024Park KM, Kim B, Woo W et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136100
- Review of ecotoxicological studies of widely used polystyrene nanoparticles.ReviewEnvironmental science. Processes & impacts · 2022Kelpsiene E, Ekvall MT, Lundqvist M et al.DOI: 10.1039/d1em00375e
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate: still news after 60 years on the market.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2020Labriola L, Jadoul M
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Building insulation materialsChembox image size setChemicals that do not have a ChemSpider ID assignedChemicals without a PubChem CIDCommodity chemicalsCommons link is on WikidataECHA InfoCard ID from WikidataFood packagingFree-content attributionFree content from United Nations Environment ProgrammeInsulatorsOrganic polymers