Photochemistry of Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

UV radiation, present in nature and from artificial sources, can be applied in many fields of—for instance, in polymer science. It can be useful in polymer formation, polymer functionalization, or polymer destruction. However, quantum energy must be absorbed by suitable groups to initiate photochemical processes. Thus, polymers or accompanying substances need to have proper structures to activate photoreactions. The photochemical reactions are used in many sectors of industry, such as photolithography, biotechnology, medicine, photoprinting, microelectronics, packaging and coatings, energy saving, and optics.

As this Special Issue covers many topics related to polymer photochemistry, from the formation of polymers to their degradation, the newest research in this area is invited, and authors are welcome to present their works.

Prof. Dr. Jolanta Kowalonek
Guest Editor

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• Polymer photooxidation
• Polymer photodegradation
• Polymer photostabilization
• Photosensitivity
• Polymer functionalization
• Photopolymerization
• Polymer blends and composites
• Photovoltaic polymer materials
• UV radiation