depolümerisatsiooni
Depolümerisatsiooni is a chemical process that involves the breakdown of a polymer into its constituent monomers or smaller oligomers. This is essentially the reverse of polymerization, where monomers combine to form long chains. Depolymerization can occur through various mechanisms, including thermal, chemical, or enzymatic means.
Thermal depolymerization, often referred to as pyrolysis, involves heating a polymer to high temperatures in the
Chemical depolymerization utilizes specific chemical reagents to cleave the polymer backbone. For example, acid or base
Enzymatic depolymerization harnesses the power of enzymes, which are biological catalysts, to break down polymers. This