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Acronyms and other short notations in polymer science & technology
Names of macromolecules, polymer systems and polymerization reactions are often abbreviated—both in general-purpose publications and in the technical literature. The following table lists acronyms and other short notations of interest in polymer chemistry. It does not include abbreviations of monomer names.
EPA: Impacts of Plastic Pollution
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

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Polymers from Renewable Resources by George Z. Papageorgiou
Publication Date: 2019
The use of polymeric materials from renewable resources dates back in history. Even though synthetic polymers dominated the market for years, there is now a need for the development of sustainable, safe, and environmentally benign plastics from renewable resources.
Bio-Based Plastics: Materials and Applications by Navodita Bhatnagar (Editor)
Publication Date: 2020
Bio-Based Plastics Materials and Applications gives a detailed insight on the various applications and uses of bio-based plastics highlighting the significance of such materials for the future use, looking at and realizing the relevance of bio-materials in the future due to the adverse effects of the materials currently in use.
The Plastic Turn by Ranjan Ghosh
Publication Date: 2022
The Plastic Turn offers a novel way of looking at plastic as the defining material of our age and at the plasticity of plastic as an innovative means of understanding the arts and literature. Ranjan Ghosh terms this approach the material-aesthetic and, through this concept, traces the emergence and development of plastic polymers along the same historical trajectory as literary modernism.
Plastics Technology Handbook by Manas Chanda
Publication Date: 2017
Updated throughout to reflect advances over the last decade, the Fifth Edition continues the handbook's tradition of authoritative coverage of fundamentals, production methods, properties, and applications of plastics and polymer-based materials.
Microplastic in the Environment: Pattern and Process by Michael S. Bank (Editor)
Publication Date: 2021
This open access book examines global plastic pollution, an issue that has become a critical societal challenge with implications for environmental and public health. This volume provides a comprehensive, holistic analysis on the plastic cycle and its subsequent effects on biota, food security, and human exposure.
Thicker Than Water by Erica Cirino
Publication Date: 2021
Much of what you've heard about plastic pollution may be wrong. Instead of a great island of trash, the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of manmade debris spread over hundreds of miles of sea-more like a soup than a floating garbage dump. Recycling is more complicated than we were taught: less than nine percent of the plastic we create is reused, and the majority ends up in the ocean. And plastic pollution isn't confined to the open ocean: it's in much of the air we breathe and the food we eat. In Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis, journalist Erica Cirino brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis.

The videos below will provide you with some concepts to help you find and narrow down your research topic.

Academic Sources	Non-Academic Sources
Are written by and for faculty, researchers, and/or other experts in a field of study. Use scholarly or technical language. Include a full bibliography or cite their sources in the article. Often go through the peer-reviewed process - wherein scholars in the same field review the research and findings for accuracy before the article is published.	Are written by journalists or professional writers for a general audience; may sometimes be written by experts. Written in a language that is easy to understand by the general public and don't assume the audience has prior knowledge of a subject area. Rarely have a bibliography; are instead fact-checked through the editorial process of the publication they appear in.

Evaluating Sources is as Easy as ABCD (Author, Bias, Content, and Date):

Use the ABCD criteria questions to evaluate your sources.

Author: Identify the authors of the source. Are the authors experts and qualified to write on the topic? What are their credentials? Are they affiliated with any organizations or a university? Additionally, consider the publisher or source to make sure the information provided can be considered reputable in regards to your information need.
Bias: Identify any bias in the information. Does the information presented cover all sides of the topic in a neutral, objective manner? What is the purpose of this information - to inform, teach, persuade, or sell?
Content: Evaluate the content of the document. Is the information provided through a superficial overview or is it a detailed analysis? Is the information relevant to the topic or does it deviate too much? Additionally, focus on the accuracy of the content - does the information match your understanding of the topic and can you verify the claims in other sources?
Date: Consider when the information was published, updated, or revised. Has the information become outdated? Additionally, consider the date of the reference list provided - are those sources too old or irrelevant with regard to your chosen topic?

Evaluating Information: Using the C.R.A.P. (Currency, Relevancy, Authority, and Purpose) Test to Evaluate Websites

The C.R.A.P. Test can be used specifically to evaluate information resources, specifically sources found online. View the video below to learn how you can apply the C.R.A.P. test to evaluate websites

APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition)
Find out how to apply in-text citations, how to format your citations in your works cited page, and more!
Audiovisual Media (Purdue Owl APA Citation)
The term "audiovisual media" refers to media that contain both audio components, visual components, or a combination of both. In general, the citation style for audiovisual media varies depending on whether the piece stands alone or is part of a larger work.
Clip Art or Stock Images (APA Citation)
There are special requirements for using clip art and stock images in APA Style papers. Common sources for stock images and clip art are iStock, Getty Images, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Pixabay, and Flickr. Common sources for clip art are Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide by Purdue Owl
Find out how to apply in-text citations, how to format your citations in your works cited page, and more!

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