Plastics in the Antarctic aged differently. Unique research detecting why

30. June 2017

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Testing of polymers under extreme conditions of Antarctica is focused on research, which is attended by experts from CEITEC BUT and Faculty of Civil Engineering BUT. According to the first samples, the ozone hole and temperature fluctuations appear to be the fault. Details, but the authors of the research want to publish in professional journals. Their research is unparalleled in the world.

More about research in CZ version.

 



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