UV RAFT Polymerization, which stands for UV Reversible Addition Fragmentation Transfer, is a modern technology that utilizes light to control the precise formation of polymers.
Unlike traditional methods that rely on heat or uncontrolled free radical reactions, UV-Initiated RAFT uses light as a clean, tunable trigger.
This process enables the development of high-performance polymers that operate effectively in the most demanding applications through the control of polymer uniformity, architecture, molecular weight, charge, and other parameters.
In a typical UV-RAFT polymer reaction, UV light activates a chain transfer agent, which starts and controls the polymer formation. This approach gives better control over the size, shape, and structure of the polymer chains.
Compared to uncontrolled reactions, light-controlled polymerization ensures that the final product is more consistent, more predictable, and better suited to real-world applications.
Traditional polyacrylamide is synthesized through a random chain growth process. This can lead to poor performance, especially in harsh field conditions. UV RAFT technology, by contrast, enables batch-to-batch consistency and precise control over polymer architecture.
Benefits of controlled polymerization:
Our UV RAFT technology delivers reliable performance where standard PAM begins to fail.
When applications demand stability, our polymers maintain structure and functionality, reducing dosage requirements and improving operational efficiency.
That’s why our technology is trusted in critical applications like:
These benefits make UV RAFT a more intelligent choice for operators needing reliable results in challenging conditions:
Each polymer fits the job.
Whether there’s a need for faster solubility, better dispersion, or stronger thermal resistance, our polymerization technology provides the flexibility to fine-tune the formulation:
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UV RAFT is a light-triggered process that offers better control over polymer structure, improving performance in harsh field conditions. It reduces waste and allows custom builds that traditional methods can’t support.
It controls the chain growth process, resulting in a more lower dispersity, and improved heat and salt tolerance.