A new function of photochromic spiropyran: an efficient photoinitiator for two-photon polymerization
Xuanhang Wang, Bin Xu, Wenjing Tian
Abstract
Photochromic spiropyran molecule shows a brand new function for serving as an efficient photoinitiator to activate two-photon photopolymerization, thus paving the way for developing a fast 3D printing technology.
Topics & Concepts
PhotoinitiatorSpiropyranPhotochromismPhotopolymerPhotochemistryPolymerizationMaterials scienceChemistryMonomerPolymerComposite materialPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsPhotoreceptor and optogenetics research