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depolymerization

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depolymerization /de·po·lym·er·iza·tion/ (de″po-lim″er-ĭ-za´shun) the conversion of a polymer into its component monomers.
depolymerization
the conversion of a compound into one of smaller molecular weight and different physical properties without changing the percentage relations of the elements composing it.


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For that reason, GEEP has invested in a catalytic depolymerization system that converts its mixed plastic scrap into diesel fuel.
At a temperature of 270[degrees]C, the depolymerization reaction was inefficient, and the team recovered only 7 percent of the caprolactam contained in the nylon chips, says Kamimura.
The original Honeywell/DSM depolymerization and repolymerization plant at Evergreen Nylon Recycling in Augusta, Ga.
 
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