why does plastic deteriorate into microplastic. Why cant we break microplastic into just carbon chains?
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Plastic deteriorates into microplastics due to environmental factors like sunlight, heat, and mechanical wear. Breaking microplastics into basic carbon chains is challenging because of the complex chemical structures in plastics, which involve various additives and polymers. Complete and efficient breakdown into simple carbon chains requires specialized processes and technologies, and natural degradation is often limited.
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