Design of Phthalocyanine Metal Complexes for Efficient Far-Red to Near-IR Light-Initiated Photopolymerizations

Key Points

• Efficient near-infrared photopolymerization enables significant technological advancements in bioprinting and composite manufacturing.
• Key applications for this technology include hydrogel bioprinting and other techniques requiring deep light penetration.
• The approach focuses on the design of phthalocyanine metal complexes for optimized performance in photopolymerization.
• The findings may facilitate future developments in low-energy activation methods for advanced manufacturing technologies.