Controlling network morphology in hybrid radical/cationic photopolymerized systems
Tanner L. Grover, C. Allan Guymon
Abstract
Hybrid formulation chemistry was used to internally control the reaction rate differences between radical and cationic photopolymerizations leading to a tailorable array of polymer morphologies and mechanical properties.
Topics & Concepts
Cationic polymerizationPhotopolymerMorphology (biology)Polymer chemistryChemistryPolymerRadical polymerizationChemical engineeringMaterials sciencePolymerizationOrganic chemistryBiologyGeneticsEngineeringPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies