1,2-Dithiolane/yne photopolymerizations to generate high refractive index polymers
Marianela Trujillo‐Lemon, Benjamin D. Fairbanks, Andrew N. Sias, Robert R. McLeod, Christopher N. Bowman
Abstract
Photoinitiated copolymerization of dithiolanes and alkynes results in copolymers with high refractive indices. Transmission holography performed via this reaction results in stable, high diffraction efficiency gratings with low haze, birefringence.
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PolymerDithiolaneIndex (typography)Refractive indexPhotopolymerPolymerizationChemistryMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsComputer scienceComposite materialOrganic chemistryWorld Wide WebSynthesis and properties of polymersPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsEpoxy Resin Curing Processes