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  • 1Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, Radvilenu Rd. 19, LT-50254 Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Novel biobased resins from vanillin acrylates were developed for optical 3D printing. Vanillin diacrylate resins exhibited superior properties and antimicrobial effects, proving suitable for advanced printing techniques.

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  • Polymer Chemistry
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  • Growing interest in sustainable, biobased materials for advanced manufacturing.
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  • Synthesis of vanillin dimethacrylate and vanillin diacrylate.
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  • Rheological analysis during UV/Visible irradiation, thermal stability testing, mechanical property evaluation, and antimicrobial assays.

    • Main Results:

    • Vanillin diacrylate polymers demonstrated higher insoluble fraction yield, enhanced thermal stability, and superior mechanical properties compared to vanillin dimethacrylate polymers.
    • The vanillin diacrylate polymer film exhibited a significant antimicrobial effect, comparable to chitosan.
    • The developed vanillin acrylate-based polymers showed thermal and mechanical properties competitive with commercial petroleum-derived optical 3D printing materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Vanillin diacrylate is a promising biobased monomer for creating high-performance photocurable resins for optical 3D printing.
    • These vanillin acrylate-based polymers offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived materials.
    • Vanillin diacrylate resins are well-suited for optical printing technologies like direct laser writing 3D lithography and microtransfer molding.