
Photodegradation is degradation of a photodegradable molecule caused by the absorption of photons, particularly those wavelengths found in sunlight, such as infrared radiation, visible light, and ultraviolet light. However, other forms of electromagnetic radiation can cause photodegradation. Photodegradation includes photodissociation, the breakup...
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photodegradation The decomposition of a substance resulting from the action of light.
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Degradation of plastics due to the action of light. In the recycled plastic and plastic material industry, most plastics tend to absorb high-energy radiation in the UV portion of the spectrum this generates in the formation of free radicals and causes degradation in plastic materials.
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Degradation of plastics due to the action of light. Most plastics tend to absorb high-energy radiation in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum, which results in the formation of free radicals and causes oxidation, cleavage, and other degradative reactions.
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