ABSTRACT
Because of landfills and certain environmental concerns, the performance characteristics and usage of a wide variety of polymers in society have now become a major management challenge. Degradation is the act of reducing something to a lower level of acceptability. Degradation is a modification in the mechanical, chemical, and physical characteristics of a polymer, such as structural, tensile strength, texture, and relative molecular mass caused by environmental variables such as temperature, light, chemicals, or the application of a force. Random scission or targeted scission can be used to break down polymers into smaller molecules. Degradation can be achieved by a variety of methods, including biological, thermo-oxidative, photo-oxidative, hydrolytic, ultrasonic, mechanical, and chemical exposures of materials. Degradation has a significant impact on the stability and durability of polymer materials, which can have serious repercussions for product safety and dependability. In particular, degradation results in the formation of components with reduced molecular masses. End groups that suggest a specific degradation process are frequently used to identify these organisms. The importance of comprehending these ideas in terms of deterioration will be emphasized.
