Photopolymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008914",
  "term": "Photopolymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymerization reaction initiated by the absorption of light, leading to the formation of a polymer from monomer units. This process typically involves photoinitiators that generate reactive species, such as free radicals or ions, upon irradiation. It is widely used in dental fillings, coatings, and 3D printing due to its rapid curing and spatial control.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "polymerization",
    "photoinduced polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2264 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photopolymerization/"
}