This technology introduces a disulfide methacrylate resin designed for high-performance optical applications. Utilizing a novel photopolymerization process, this resin offers enhanced optical properties, such as a high refractive index and low birefringence, making it suitable for precision optics, 3D printing, and advanced manufacturing. The material’s disulfide bonds allow for rapid curing under UV light, making sure of high durability and stability for applications that require both mechanical strength and optical clarity. The resin’s rapid free-radical photopolymerization enables efficient fabrication of bulk optical glass, microstructures, and complex 3D-printed shapes, offering significant advantages over traditional thermal curing methods. This invention provides an affordable and versatile solution for plastics optics manufacturing. Background: Current technologies for high-performance optical materials often struggle with cost, manufacturing speed, and material shrinkage, limiting their use in applications requiring precision and scalability. Traditional resins and optical glasses often require longer curing times or more expensive manufacturing processes, which can increase production costs and limit flexibility. High refractive index materials are essential for advanced optical applications but are typically costly and challenging to process. This disulfide methacrylate resin addresses these challenges by providing a cheaper, faster, and more reliable alternative, especially for industries like 3D printing and optics. The resin enables faster and more versatile fabrication methods, such as molding, diamond-turn machining, and 3D printing using HARP technology. Applications:
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