Depolymerization Technology Guide
Depolymerization breaks polymers into monomers for virgin-quality recycled materials, applicable to PET, PA, PC, and PMMA.
Types of Depolymerization
- Methanolysis: For PET, produces DMT and EG
- Hydrolysis: For PA and PET
- Glycolysis: For PET and PUR
- Enzymatic: Emerging technology using enzymes
Applications
- PET bottle recycling
- Nylon 6 and 66 recycling
- Polycarbonate recycling
- PMMA recycling
Advantages
- Virgin-equivalent quality
- Infinite recyclability
- Handles mixed streams
Conclusion
Depolymerization is key technology for achieving circular economy for engineering thermoplastics.