Molecular fingerprinting of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) leaching and toxic effects on coastal phytoplankton.
Biodegradable plastics are increasingly replacing conventional polymers, yet their environmental fate and ecotoxicological impacts in marine systems remain poorly defined, particularly for poly(butylene adipate‑co‑terephthalate) (PBAT), one of the fastest‑growing biodegradable polyesters. Here we present an integrated...