[helpme26]

Hello!

I'm writing a research paper and my topic is plastic. I was wondering how does the fillers/additives added to plastic change the structure of the polymers to make them malleable or sturdy. What do the fillers/additives do to change the way the plastic turns out. I'm having a difficult time trying to find information on this so if possible, I'd also appreciate if some key words to search up more info on this is provided since I need to cite my information. Links would also help.

Thank you.

[Corribus]

Search for how a plasticizer works. As a specific example, you might look for phthalates in PVC. Or, the effect of water when it is absorbed into many biopolymers like polylactic acid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasticizer