Moore Charles J

Introduction Since the introduction of the first synthetic polymer—Bakelite—in 1907, synthetic polymers and plastics have become commonplace in the daily lives of billions of people around the globe due to their wide-ranging properties and utility.(1) From the pipes in massive buildings to corrective eyewear, polymers have become a necessary addition to the global landscape.(2,3) In recent years, the downside and dangers of specific classes of polymers have been increasingly made known to...