Depolymerization is the process of breaking down a polymer into its constituent monomers or smaller oligomers. This process is essentially the reverse of polymerization. Depolymerization can occur through various mechanisms, including thermal degradation, chemical degradation, or enzymatic degradation. It can be used to recycle polymers or to recover monomers for reuse.

解聚是将聚合物分解成其组成单体或较小低聚物的过程。该过程本质上是聚合的逆过程。解聚可以通过各种机制发生，包括热降解、化学降解或酶降解。它可用于回收聚合物或回收单体以供重复使用。