Organocatalytic PET-RAFT polymerization with a low ppm of organic photocatalyst under visible light
Ma Qiang, Xun Zhang, Yu Jiang, Junqiang Lin, Bernadette Graff, Siping Hu, Jacques Lalevée, Saihu Liao
Abstract
The development of light-mediated controlled radical polymerization has benefited from the discovery of novel photocatalysts, which could allow precise light control over the polymerization process and the production of well-defined polymers.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationPhotocatalysisReversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerizationPhotochemistryRaftChain transferChemistryRadical polymerizationVisible spectrumPolymerChemical engineeringMaterials scienceCatalysisOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials