Turning polymers back into monomers- Depolymerization

The process of turning a polymer into a monomer or a combination of monomers is known as depolymerization (or depolymerisation). A rise in entropy drives this process.

Scientists have long sought strategies to break polymers down into their monomers in order to stem the tide of unrecycled plastics. Plastics that degrade naturally in the environment, as well as ways to reclaim common polymers, have been the subject of intense research. Plastic-eating microorganisms have even been discovered by chemists. However, for the time being, crude oil, the raw material used to make plastics, is still so cheap that no recycling process can compete, though this may change in the future.

Sub-Tracks

  • Thermal depolymerization
  • Polymer degradation
  • Polymerisation
  • Ceiling temperature
  • Chain scission
  • polymer recycling

Market Analysis: The Depolymerization and Dispersing Machine market is set for substantial growth from 2025 onwards, driven by the booming chemical recycling industry. This market is projected to expand significantly, with the broader chemical recycling market alone expected to grow from US$8.90 billion in 2025 to US$14.383 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.05%. For more details: https://advanced-chemistry.peersalleyconferences.com/tracks/turning-polymers-back-into-monomers-depolymerization

Key Market Players: Pilon Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (India) / Klean Industries (Canada) / 3V Tech (Italy) / Agilyx (US) / BlueAlp (Netherlands) / NexusCircular (US) / gr3n (Switzerland) / JBI Chemicals Inc. (US) / Loop Industries (Canada) / Covestro AG (Germany) / Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan) / The Dow Chemical Company (US) / BASF SE (Germany) 

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