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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Photopolymers are crucial in various applications, but often rely on petroleum-based precursors.
  • Developing sustainable, biobased alternatives is essential for reducing environmental impact.
  • Phloroglucinol derivatives offer a promising renewable platform for novel polymer synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel biobased photopolymers from phloroglucinol tris epoxy with various comonomers.
  • To comprehensively investigate the impact of comonomers on photopolymer properties.
  • To evaluate the potential of these photopolymers in microimprint lithography and for biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of biobased photopolymers using phloroglucinol tris epoxy and comonomers (phloroglucinol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-sorbitol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol).
  • Characterization of rheological, thermal, mechanical, shape-memory, and antimicrobial properties.
  • Assessment of photocuring kinetics and performance in microimprint lithography.

Main Results:

  • Comonomer addition modulated photocuring rate, rigidity, and flexibility, enhancing ductility while maintaining high tensile strength.
  • All synthesized photopolymers demonstrated thermoresponsive shape-memory behavior.
  • Photopolymers exhibited significant antibacterial activity against *Staphylococcus aureus* and *Escherichia coli*.
  • Successful application in microimprint lithography, accurately replicating 3D printed features.

Conclusions:

  • Biobased photopolymers derived from phloroglucinol tris epoxy possess a versatile property profile.
  • Comonomer selection, particularly 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, allows for optimization of photocuring speed and flexibility.
  • These materials are promising candidates for functional coatings, biomedical devices, and flexible electronics.