Bio-based porphyrins pyropheophorbide <i>a</i> and its Zn-complex as visible-light photosensitizers for free-radical photopolymerization
Louise Breloy, Vlasta Brezová, Sébastien Richeter, Sébastien Clément, Jean‐Pierre Malval, Samir Abbad Andaloussi, Davy‐Louis Versace
Abstract
Two chlorophyll a derivatives, namely pyropheophorbide a and its corresponding zinc( ii ) complex, are used as visible-light photosensitizers for free-radical photopolymerization.
Topics & Concepts
PhotopolymerPhotochemistryChemistryVisible spectrumZincPhotodynamic therapyPhotosensitizerMonomerMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsPolymerPhotopolymerization techniques and applicationsPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesPhotochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry