Polymeric side chain thioxanthone photoinitiator for free radical polymerization

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Temel G., Arsu N., Yagci Y.

Polymer Bulletin, vol.57, no.1, pp.51-56, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 57 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2006
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00289-006-0538-y
• Journal Name: Polymer Bulletin
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.51-56
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Side chain thioxanthone-containing polymer (PSt-TX) was synthesized and characterized by modification of polystyrene prepared by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. PSt-TX exhibits absorption characteristics similar to that of the unsubstitued thioxanthone. Its capability to act as initiator for the polymerization of methyl methacrylate was also examined.