Diazirine-based molecules and uses thereof

Abstract

A family of novel diazirine-based molecules as well as methods of manufacture and uses thereof are disclosed. These compounds allow non-functionalized polymers, such as polyolefins, to crosslink via C—H insertion. Such a C—H insertion process is useful, for example, for forming protective topical coatings on low surface energy films, for the covalent adhesive bonding of such films, or for creating rigid 3-dimensional polymeric structures by in-situ doping and activation of the crosslinker. The crosslinkers can be activated thermally, by UV radiation or by an electric potential.

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