Photoinitiation, photopolymerization, and photocuring

This state-of-the-art review explains the various aspects of a photopolymerization reaction, and the current and potential applications of photocuring: coatings, paints, adhesives, graphic arts, microelectronics, optics, medicine, stereolithography, laser writing, and more. Contents: Basic Principles in Photoinitiation Processes of Photoinduced Polymerization Reactions. Chemistry, Excited States, and Reactivity of Radical Photoinitiators. Chemistry, Excited-State Processes, and Reactivity of Cationic Photoinitiators. Photoinitiated Polymerization Reactions. Some Practical Aspects in Photocuring. Developments and Trends.