Photoinitiators for Polymer Synthesis

Photoinitiating systems for polymerization reactions are largely encountered in a variety of traditional and high-tech sectors, such as radiation curing, (laser) imaging, (micro)electronics, optics, and medicine.<br> <br> This book extensively covers radical and nonradical photoinitiating systems and is divided into four parts:<br> <br> * Basic principles in photopolymerization reactions<br> * Radical photoinitiating systems<br> * Nonradical photoinitiating systems<br> * Reactivity of the photoinitiating system<br> <br> The four parts present the basic concepts of photopolymerization reactions, review all of the available photoinitiating systems and deliver a<br> thorough description of the encountered mechanisms. A large amount of experimental and theoretical data has been collected herein. This<br> book allows the reader to gain a clear understanding by providing a general discussion of the photochemistry and chemistry involved.<br> The most recent and exciting developments, as well as the promising prospects for new applications, are outlined.