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Polymers and light: a love–hate relationship

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: The interaction of light with polymers can be positive, where light enhances polymerization or performance, but it can also be negative towards the targeted properties. Positive and negative interactions between polymers and light are highlighted.

Source: Chemical Science

DOI: 10.1039/d5sc00997a

Authors: M. A. Sachini N. Weerasinghe, Tochukwu Nwoko, Dominik Konkolewicz

Institution: Miami University

Language: English

Topic: Photopolymerization techniques and applications

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Science Foundation, Division of Chemistry

Awards: G6227963454, CAS: Responsive Macromolecules by Wavelength Controlled Vinyl Ketone Photopolymerization and Photodegradation