研究目的
To exploit visible light generated by a common digital projector as a light source for the polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils, avoiding the toxicity of acrylates.
研究成果
Epoxidized vegetable oils, particularly linseed oil, were successfully used in 3D printing via visible light stereolithography. The FRPCP mechanism and a simplified formulation with curcumin and iodonium salts were effective for polymerization. The main challenge was the high viscosity of the epoxides, which could be mitigated by adding cationic reactive diluents.
研究不足
The high viscosity of the epoxides made it difficult to form a liquid layer over the printed material, leading to shear stress during the printing process. The reaction conditions for epoxidation were sensitive to temperature, requiring careful control.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a visible light stereolithography technique with a digital projector as the light source. The polymerization was initiated via a free radical promoted cationic polymerization (FRPCP) mechanism.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Vegetable oils (linseed oil, tung oil, soybean, sunflower, or corn) were epoxidized and used as monomers.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A digital projector, plano convex lens, front-surface mirror, stepper-driven vertical motion system, and various chemicals including photoinitiators and iodonium salts.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The oils were epoxidized, mixed with photoinitiators, and exposed to visible light for polymerization. The printing process involved exposure, immersion, and settling time for each layer.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The polymerization was analyzed using EPR spectroscopy, photo-DSC, and thermogravimetric analysis.
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Bruker AV-300
300 MHz spectrometer
Bruker
Recording 1H-NMR spectra
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Perkin Elmer 1600 FT-IR Spectrophotometer
1600
Perkin Elmer
Recording IR spectra
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plano convex lens
focal length 100 mm, diameter 12.7 mm
ThorLabs
Focusing light in photo-DSC apparatus
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Q2000
Q2000
TA Instruments
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses
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Mettler Toledo-TGA 1 Stare System
TGA 1
Mettler Toledo
Thermogravimetric analyses (TGA)
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LED
nominal wavelength 405 nm; viewing angle 120°; electrical power 4830 mW
Light source in photo-DSC apparatus
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IBM M400
M400
IBM
Data projector in experimental stereolithographic apparatus
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plano convex lens
focal length 150 mm, diameter 70 mm
Focusing light in experimental stereolithographic apparatus
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Raspberry Pi
Controlling the experimental stereolithographic apparatus
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