Exploiting the network architecture of thiol–ene photo-crosslinked poly(ε-caprolactone) towards tailorable materials for light-based 3D-printing
Astrid Quaak, Quinten Thijssen, Sandra Van Vlierberghe
Abstract
Thiol–ene photo-crosslinked poly-ε-caprolactone networks, exhibiting varying network architectures, were employed to fine-tune physico-chemical characteristics, while simultaneously exploring their potential application in digital light processing.
Topics & Concepts
CaprolactoneEne reactionMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryThiolPolymer scienceChemical engineeringComputer scienceCopolymerChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringPolymer composites and self-healingbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization