Striking a balance between the scientific and technological aspects of radiation curing, this work includes both a summary of current knowledge as well as many chapters which present the first comprehensive accounts of their subjects.

Inhalt

1. Radiation CuringA Personal Perspective.- 2. Inorganic and Organometallic Photoinitiators.- 3. Calorimetric Analysis of Photopolymerization.- 4. Kinetic Analysis and Performance of UV-Curable Coatings.- 5. Photopolymerizable Silicone Monomers, Oligomers, and Resins.- 6. Radiation-Induced Cationic Curing of Vinyl Ethers.- 7. Radiation-Curable Coatings with Emphasis on the Graphic Arts.- 8. Radiation Curing of Printing Inks.- 9. Radiation-Curable Adhesives.- 10. Photopolymers: Radiation-Curable Imaging Systems.