PVA is a thermoplastic synthetic polymer that, unlike many other synthetic polymers, is made by hydrolysis of poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc). PVA's applications have ...

Water pollution is one of the most pervasive problems afflicting people. Therefore, seeking highly efficient, low-cost methods to decontaminate water is very much in demand. In this paper, ...

Plastic detergent pods that can be tossed into the washing machine or dishwasher are encapsulated in water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol. When the machine turns on, the pod’s outer casing dissolves, ...