Pyrolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009705",
  "term": "Pyrolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The thermal decomposition of organic materials, including polymers, in the absence of oxygen or other oxidizing agents. This process typically occurs at elevated temperatures, leading to the breaking of chemical bonds and the formation of smaller molecules, gases, and char. Pyrolysis is used in waste management, fuel production, and the synthesis of carbon materials.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "thermolysis",
    "ceramic",
    "ceramic precursor",
    "inert"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1824 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pyrolysis/"
}