radikaaliprosesseissa
Radikaaliprosesseissa is the Finnish term for radical processes, which refer to chemical reactions that involve reactive species known as radicals. Radiaali, or radical, is a molecule or atom that possesses an unpaired valence electron, making it highly reactive and capable of initiating chain reactions. Radical processes are central to many areas of chemistry, including polymerization, combustion, and atmospheric chemistry.
In polymerization, free‑radical mechanisms are widely used to produce synthetic polymers such as polyethylene, polystyrene, and
Combustion of hydrocarbons is another example of radical chemistry. The ignition of fuel releases hydroxyl, hydrogen,
Atmospheric chemistry heavily involves radicals, most notably hydroxyl (OH) radicals that initiate the breakdown of pollutants
Research into radical processes also informs the development of advanced materials and energy technologies. For instance,