articleACS Polymers AuMar 27, 2025GOLD OA

RAFT with Light: A User Guide to Using Thiocarbonylthio Compounds in Photopolymerizations

University of Warwick · UNSW Sydney · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

This perspective offers an in-depth guide to photopolymerizations mediated with thiocarbonylthio compounds, with a particular focus on photoiniferter and photoinduced energy/electron transfer RAFT (PET-RAFT) polymerizations, focusing on practical considerations. It is designed to provide both newcomers and experts with the practical knowledge needed to harness light-mediated polymerizations for innovative applications. The discussion begins with an overview of conventional RAFT polymerization and proceeds to highlight the distinctive advantages of the photomediated processes. The photochemical behavior of thiocarbonylthio compounds, along with the selection of appropriate light wavelengths, is critically…

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