A Visible Light Initiating System for Free Radical Promoted Cationic Polymerization

Abstract

A new visible light free radical promoted cation in chain polymerization is reported. The system is based on electron transfer photoreduction of xanthene dye triplets by aromatic amines possessing a hydrogen on the alpha carbon atom to the nitrogen. Subsequent deprotonation of the amine radical cation followed by onium salt oxidation leads to formation of an (alpha- amino carbenium ion and the latter initiates polymerization. Critical to the success of the system are the basicity of the amine, the oxidation potential of the onium salt, and the presence or absence of nucleophilic centers in the monomer to be polymerized. The scope and details of the system are discussed in the publication. Visible light photoinitiating system, Free radical promoted cationic polymerization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 1994
Accession Number
ADA277164

Entities

People

  • D. C. Neckers
  • Yubai Bi

Organizations

  • Bowling Green State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Products
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Decomposition
  • Detectors
  • Electron Transfer
  • Emission Spectra
  • Hydroxides
  • Light Sources
  • Methylene Blue
  • Molecular Weight
  • Oxidation
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Photolysis
  • Quantum Yields
  • Redox Indicators
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Organic Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics