3D printing of reactive macroporous polymers <i>via</i> thiol–ene chemistry and polymerization-induced phase separation
Nikolaj K. Mandsberg, Fatma Aslan, Zheqin Dong, Pavel A. Levkin
Abstract
Using thiol-ene chemistry, polymerization-induced phase separation, and DLP 3D printing, we present a method for manufacturing reactive macroporous 3D structures. This approach enables the fabrication of structures with tunable physicochemical properties and compressibility. Moreover, it facilitates post-functionalization through thiol-Michael addition reactions, thereby expanding performance and application potential.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationThiolPolymerEne reactionChemistrySurface modificationFabricationPolymer chemistryPhase (matter)Chemical engineeringClick chemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryPathologyAlternative medicineMedicineEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationMesoporous Materials and Catalysis