Recent Advances on Furan-Based Visible Light Photoinitiators of Polymerization

Photopolymerization is an active research field enabling to polymerize in greener conditions than that performed with traditional thermal polymerization. At present, a great deal of effort devoted developing visible light photoinitiating systems. Indeed, the UV systems are currently focus numerous safety concerns so alternatives being actively researched. However, photons less energetic reactivity should be improved address this issue. In field, furane constitutes interesting candidate for design photocatalysts polymerization due its low cost and easy chemical modification. review, overview concerning furane-based photoinitiators provided. Comparisons reference also established demonstrate evidence interest these innovative structures.