Effect of Ozone Layer Depletion on Advanced Materials

Abstract

From ozone exposure can result in significant economic losses due to the higher costs of maintenance, upkeep, and replacement of these materials. Common plastic materials' outdoor service life is restricted by their vulnerability to sun UV radiation. The UV-B component of the solar spectrum is highly effective in causing photo damage in manufactured and naturally occurring materials. This is especially true with plastics, rubber, and wood utilised in the construction and agriculture industries. Any drop in the stratospheric ozone layer and resulting increase in the UV-B component of terrestrial sunlight will therefore tend to reduce the service life of these materials. However, estimating the extent to which the service life is shortened is challenging because it is dependent on various factors.