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Transforming polyethylene: from functionalization for sustainable applications to antimicrobial properties

Hydroaminoalkylation allows efficient incorporation of amine groups into polyethylene, which are subsequently converted to antimicrobial ammonium groups. Credit: Saeed Ataie Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials around the world, valued for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties, and ease of molding. These properties make PE essential across a wide range of applications, from packaging materials…