Synthesis and characterization of three-component thermosetting acrylic polymer light conduits

In this study. new thermosetting acrylic polymer light conduits (PLCs) with the composition of A(x)B(y)C(z) were prepared and characterized. The A and B components were methyl methacrylate and butyl acrylate, respectively. Tr i-funcational acrylic monomers were used for the C component. The thermal p roperties and optical properties of the prepared PLCs are presented and com pared with a commercially available PLC, S1. The prepared PLCs also have hi gh numerical apertures and large diameters for illumination applications. T he peak intensity and position can be tuned from their molecular structures . The peak position in the optical loss spectrum is in a satisfactory agree ment with the theoretical calculation from the FTIR spectra, which results from the high harmonics of the C-H stretching vibration band. The peak inte nsity of the optical loss spectrum is proportional to the C-H bond density of the polymer core. The prepared PLCs have better thermal stability than S 1.