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Aqueous Radical Photopolymerization Catalyzed by Resorufin

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Commercially available resorufin was shown to function as an organic photocatalyst for visible-light-induced aqueous radical polymerization under low-irradiance illumination. Polymers with narrow molecular weight distributions and high monomer conversions were successfully synthesized from acrylate and acrylamide monomers. The photopolymerization catalyzed by resorufin was consistent with a reductive quenching mechanism. Good temporal control of the reaction was achieved by toggling visible light irradiation.

Source: Organics

DOI: 10.3390/org7010005

Authors: Wenqiao Zhou, Chunming Liu

Institution: University of Akron

Language: English

Topic: Photopolymerization techniques and applications

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207

Funder: University of Akron