Photocrosslinkable polymers with degradable properties
| Autor: | Masamitsu Shirai |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | Polymer Journal. 46:859-865 |
| ISSN: | 1349-0540 0032-3896 |
| Popis: | Photocrosslinkable polymers and ultraviolet (UV)-curable resins are significant applications such as coatings, adhesives, photoresists and printing plates. Crosslinked polymers are insoluble and infusible; therefore, it is very difficult to remove crosslinked materials from substrates. Recently, much attention has been paid to the recovery or recycling of crosslinked polymers due to environmental regulations. To this end, photocrosslinkable polymers with degradable properties have been studied. Photocrosslinkable polymers and UV-curable resins with degradable properties are also realized as highly functionalized photopolymers. This article reviews our recent research on photocrosslinkable polymers with degradable properties. Multifunctional methacrylates and epoxides with degradable properties were prepared, and their UV-curing and degradation profiles were studied. Furthermore, polymers with crosslinkable units and degradable side chains were prepared and characterized in a similar manner. Some potential applications of these monomers and polymers were also described. Photocrosslinkable polymers and UV-curable resins are significant materials in relation to the industrial applications for coatings, adhesives, photoresists and printing plates. Recently, much attention has been paid to recovery or recycling of crosslinked polymers due to the environmental regulations. This article reviews our recent research work on the synthesis, properties and applications of photocrosslinkable polymers and UV-curable resins with degradable property. |
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