Photosensitive polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008924",
  "term": "Photosensitive polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymeric material that undergoes a chemical or physical change when exposed to electromagnetic radiation, typically ultraviolet or visible light. This change can involve crosslinking, degradation, or a modification in solubility, allowing for selective patterning. These polymers are widely used in applications such as photolithography, 3D printing, and the creation of optical recording media.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "constitution",
    "molecular shape",
    "photochemical reaction",
    "photochromism",
    "photosensitization",
    "reactive polymer",
    "ultraviolet",
    "visible"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 901 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photosensitive-polymer/"
}