Photoinitiator-free UV curing and matting of acrylate-based nanocomposite coatings: Part 3

- Photoinitiator-free acrylate nanocomposites have been cured by a VUV/UV lamp set-up.
- Real-time ATR-FTIR studies on radiation curing showed high conversion.
- Quantum chemical calculations indicate radical formation at wavelengths λ < 267 nm.
- 2D correlation analysis of ATR-FTIR data supports mechanistic studies.
- VUV/UV cured coatings show enhanced hardness and hydrophilic properties.