Photoinduced Processes as a Way to Sustainable Polymers and Innovation in Polymeric Materials

Photoinduced processes have gained considerable attention in polymer science and have greatly implemented the technological developments of new products. Therefore, a large amount of research work is currently developed in this area: in this paper we illustrate the advantages of a chemistry driven by light, the present perspectives of the technology, and summarize some of our recent research works, honoring the memory of Prof. Aldo Priola who passed away in March 2021 and was one of the first scientists in Italy to contribute to the field.

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Photoinduced processes have attracted significant attention in polymer science and have greatly advanced the technological development of new products. This paper discusses the advantages of light-driven chemistry, current perspectives on the technology, and highlights recent research efforts in memory of Prof. Aldo Priola, a pioneering scientist in Italy who contributed to the field.