Newly Synthesized Photocrosslinkable Liquid-Crystalline Polymers and their Properties
Microfabrication Processes and Applications of Liquid Photosensitive Materials
Photoreactive Polymers For Microarray Chips
Boron/Phosphorus-Containing Flame-Retardant Photocurable Coatings
Lamellar and Circular Constructs Containing Self-Aligned Liquid Crystals
POLICRYPS: A Multipurpose, Application-Oriented Platform
UV-Based Dual Mechanism for Crosslinking and Stabilization of PAN-Based Carbon-Fiber Precursors
Methacrylate and Epoxy Resins Photocured by Means of Visible Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Waste Materials Cured and Modified by Irradiating and their Use in Concrete
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Traditionally, most synthetically developed materials are hardened by heating them to an elevated temperature, a process requiring large amounts of energy and space. Interest in photo cured materials using UV-light is growing due to simplifications in manufacturing and growing environmental concerns; it is expected photocuring could reduce electricity consumption by 90% compared to traditional curing. Photocured materials also reduce evaporation of volatile organic components, curing time and waste, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing work space.
The materials technologies based on photocuring are gaining momentum, and this will be the first book to provide an in-depth focus on the subject. This book summarises the fundamentals required to understand the field, characterises the use of novel materials and the development of synthetic aspects, and discusses the future of the technology.
The comprehensive review chapters are suitable for a broad readership from diverse backgrounds including chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering, medical science, pharmacy, biotechnology and biomedical engineering. Photocured Materials will be of interest to students, researchers, scientists, engineers and professors.