Adjustment in physicochemical properties of PMMA particles through different photopolymerization methods to achieve their functional applications in various scenarios

IF 4.5 3区工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Reactive & Functional Polymers Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.106141

Siyuan Yu , Boxuan Peng , Zhen Wang , Jinfeng Xing

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Abstract

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a polymeric compound synthesized from its monomer unit methyl methacrylate (MMA). PMMA is usually processed into particles and the functional application of these particles has been promoted in various fields such as biomedicine, coatings, and optical devices. At present, the preparation process for PMMA particles in industrialization mostly relies on thermal polymerization. Still, the traditional thermal-initiated mode has high energy consumption and long cycles, so it is urgent to explore new approaches for preparing PMMA particles with low energy and high efficiency. Photopolymerization is an effective medium for achieving this goal and has the advantages of fast curing, mild reaction conditions, and environmental protection. Therefore, this review summarizes the photoinitiated preparation methods of PMMA particles, including emulsion photopolymerization, dispersion photopolymerization, controlled/living radical photopolymerization, surface-initiated photopolymerization, and in situ photopolymerization. Furthermore, the functional application of PMMA particles based on these photopolymerization methods is further introduced and prospected.

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Reactive & Functional Polymers 工程技术-高分子科学

CiteScore

8.90

自引率

5.90%

发文量

259

审稿时长

27 days

期刊介绍： Reactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality. The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels. This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers. Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications. Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.