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Study looks at how plastic-type materials age and last over time

A study · Polymers · Oct 16, 2026

What this means

Polymers are materials like plastics that are used in clothing, buildings, cars, and wires. This text is a short editorial intro, so it does not show new test results.

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The science

Original title
Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition.
Authors
Salopek Čubrić I, Čubrić G
Journal
Polymers
Published
Oct 16, 2026
Study type
Study

Abstract

Polymeric materials are indispensable in modern society, finding applications in textiles, construction, transportation, electrical engineering, infrastructure, and many other fields [...].

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Salopek Čubrić I, Čubrić G Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition. Polymers. 2026. doi:10.3390/polym18192320. PMID: 42884951. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42884951/

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