The Power of Light by Erion Hasa

Hasa, Erion

Faculty/Staff/Researcher

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Photopolymerizations Center (NSF I/UCRC)

Photocurable coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing

2020-02-26

2020 submissions

Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories, Iowa City, IA

Photopolymerization can initiate chemical reactions among liquid molecules by exposing them to a high energy light (e.g. UV irradiation) in order to fabricate soft or hard polymeric materials. This process is extensively used for industrial purposes because of the advantages offered via photopolymerization (e.g. fast reaction rates, low cost and environmentally friendly processes). The power of light shows the strength of photons which enable formation of objects with different shapes. Depending on the morpohology and shape of these materials, we can fabricate polymer networks with combined and desirable properties. Any manipulations over polymer morphology can enhance the strength and flexibility of materials which lead to overall improved mechanical and physical properties. With photopolymerization we can also generate biodegradable polymers to facilitate a better enviroment for the future generations.

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photopolymerization
materials
3-D printing

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