Patent Grant
10047192
1. Field of the Invention
Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to oligomers and polymers and polymerizable compositions useful as optical materials and articles formed therefrom. As used herein, the term “optical materials” refers generally to substances which function to transmit, alter or control electromagnetic radiation in vacuum ultraviolet, ultraviolet, visible, near infrared, infrared, far infrared, and terahertz spectral regions. Optical materials may be articles that utilize the optical properties of the optical materials. Such articles may include monolithic or laminated structures, coatings, adhesives, fibers, faceplates, optical disks, filters, lenses, solar cell components, and LED optics components, to name a few.
Optical properties of interest may include transparency or transmission of radiation at the wavelength(s) of interest, refractive index, birefringence, dispersion, optical anisotropy, polarization, color stability, reflective or anti-reflective characteristics and the like, and the spectral dependency of such properties.
Additionally, certain other physical or chemical properties may be of interest in applications using optical materials. Some properties of interest include chemical (e.g., solvent) resistance, heat resistance, film-forming ability, fiber-forming ability, ease of polymerization, flexibility, gas barrier properties, surface flatness, geometrical stability, impact resistance, scratch and abrasion resistance, toughness, shrinkage, coefficient of thermal expansion, resistance to yellowing, dielectric constant, and the like.
2. Background
Historically, it has been known to use glass or transparent polymer materials such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC). Although PMMA has excellent optical properties, its use may be limited because of low heat resistance resulting from a glass transition temperature (Tg) of about 100° C. PC, on the other hand, has a higher Tg (140° C.) but has poorer optical characteristics when compared to PMMA. Additionally, PC may exhibit low surface hardness causing susceptibility to scratching, low weatherability, and low moldability.
Certain co-inventors of the instant application are also inventors of the subject matter disclosed in published patent applications on improved methods of synthesis of methylene malonates, namely, WO 2012/054616 Synthesis of Methylene Malonates Substantially Free of Impurities, and WO 2012/054633 Synthesis of Methylene Malonates Using Rapid Recovery in the Presence of a Heat Transfer Agent. The synthesis procedures provided therein result in improved yields of heretofore-elusive high quality methylene malonates and other polymerizable compositions having the general formula (I):
wherein R and R′ may be the same or different and may represent nearly any substituent or side-chain.
Certain of these compounds may be amenable to chain-building and/or cross-linking polymerization by anionic or free radical initiation and have the potential to form the basis of a highly valuable and large-scale platform for the chemical synthesis and formulation of new chemical products.
Improvements in the performance of optical materials are continuously sought, especially in the fields of photonics, fiber optics, solar cells, automotive components, optical lenses, displays, windows, architectural glass, optical devices, optical substrates, optical coatings and adhesives. With the advent of improved synthesis processes, opportunities exist for new classes of commercially viable products, in particular, optical materials and their utilization in a variety of applications.
Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide novel and nonobvious improvements in the use of methylene malonate monomers and other polymerizable compositions, or oligomer or polymers derived from the monomeric units as optical materials, articles formed from such compositions or polymers, and methods of utilizing such compositions or polymers. The purpose and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in and apparent from the description that follows.
Exemplary polymerizable compositions include polymerizable di-substituted, di-activated vinyl compositions such as, but not limited to, methylene malonates, methylene β-ketoesters, methylene β-di-ketones, dialkyl disubstituted vinyl, dihaloalkyl disubstituted vinyl, whether monofunctional, difunctional or multifunctional monomeric compositions. Exemplary compositions also include oligomeric or polymeric compositions including repeat units derived from the exemplary monomers. Exemplary articles include, but are not limited to, optical substrates, lenses, films, adhesives, coatings, fibers, fiber cladding, polarizable devices, windows, non-linear optical devices, films, and the like. Certain exemplary embodiments are particularly useful in applications utilizing the UV spectrum, for example, excimer lasers.
In a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical material comprising:
wherein the oligomer or polymer material is formed by curing a polymerizable composition; and
wherein, in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), or alkoxy-(C1-15 alkyl), each of which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester;
or wherein in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are taken together with the atoms to which they are bound to form a 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester; and
wherein the optical material has a low absorbance (≤0.05 absorbance units) or substantially no absorbance (≤0.025 absorbance units) at wavelengths in at least one of the spectral regions selected from: the vacuum UV region (below 200 nm), in the UV region (180 to 360 nm), in the visible region (380-720 nm), in the near IR region (750-2500 nm), in the IR region (2500-1000 nm), the far IR region (>10000 nm) and the terahertz region (about 0.1 to 10 THz).
In an exemplary embodiment, the optical material comprises properties beneficial for optical purposes. For example, the polymerizable composition from which the optical material is formed has a refractive index of between 1.40 and 1.50 measured at 25° C. in a liquid state, prior to polymerization. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical material has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between −30° C. and 100° C. In an exemplary embodiment the optical material exhibits high solvent resistance. In an exemplary embodiment the optical material has a decomposition temperature of at least about 200° C. The optical material may be utilized, for example in optical fibers whether single-mode or multi-mode fibers.
In an exemplary embodiment, the optical material comprises the following formula:
wherein R and R′ are independently ethyl or methyl groups; and
wherein the optical material has low absorbance or substantially no absorbance of wavelengths in the UV spectral region (180 to 360 nm) or in the visible spectral region (380-720 nm).
In a second aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical component comprising the optical material disclosed herein. The optical component may be an optical waveguide for transmitting electromagnetic radiation selected from IR, UV, or visible radiation. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be a spherical or non-spherical optical lens. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be a substantially transparent architectural article. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be an automotive component. For example, the automotive component may be a headlight lens, a fog light lens, a turn indicator lens, a brake light lens, an illumination cover, and an illumination accessory. In other exemplary embodiments the optical component may comprise a laminated structure wherein at least one layer of the laminated structure comprises the optical material.
In a third aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical material comprising:
a polymerizable material having a formula selected from:
wherein, in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, R3 and R4, and R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), or alkoxy-(C1-15 alkyl), each of which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester;
or wherein in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are taken together with the atoms to which they are bound to form a 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester;
or wherein in the selected formula -[A]- represents —(CRARB)n—, —(CRARB)n—O(C═O)—(CH2)1-15—(C═O)O—(CRARB)n—, —(CH2)n—[CY]—(CH2)n, a polybutadienyl linking group, a polyethylene glycol linking group, a polyether linking group, a polyurethane linking group, an epoxy linking group, a polyacrylic linking group, or a polycarbonate linking group;
wherein each instance of RA or RB is independently H, C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, a moiety represented by the formula:
wherein -L- is a linking group selected from the group consisting of alkylene, alkenylene, haloalkylene, cycloalkylene, cycloalkylene, heterocyclylene, heterocyclyl alkylene, aryl-alkylene, heteroarylene or heteroaryl-(alkylene), or alkoxy-(alkylene), each of which may be optionally branched and each of which may be optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(alkyl), aryl, aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, ester, each of which may be optionally branched;
R3 is independently selected from the group defined in R6 above; and
R4 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl alkyl), aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(alkyl), or alkoxy-(alkyl), each of which may be optionally branched and each of which may be optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl), cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(alkyl), aryl, aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, ester, each of which may be optionally branched;
n is an integer from 1 to 25;
m is an integer from 1 to 25;
each instance of Q represents —O— or a direct bond;
and wherein the polymerizable composition has a refractive index of between 1.40 and 1.50 measured at 25° C. in a liquid state, prior to curing.
In a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical material useful as an optical adhesive. The optical adhesive may be used for bonding first and second substrates of an optical component. In the bonding method, the polymerizable optical material is polymerized to form a bond between the first and second substrates. In certain exemplary embodiments, the optical adhesive polymerizes at ambient temperature. In certain exemplary embodiments, the first and second substrates comprise optical fibers. In certain exemplary embodiments, the first substrate comprises an optical fiber and the second substrate comprises a support member for the optical fiber.
In a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical device comprising first and second optical fibers and a polymerizable optical adhesive disposed between ends of the first and second optical fibers. After polymerization, the first and second optical fibers are adhered such that an optical signal can pass from the first fiber to the second fiber through the polymerized adhesive without substantial signal loss.
In a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a refractive index-matching material comprising any of the optical materials as disclosed herein.
In a seventh aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of repairing an optical fiber comprising: pre-placing ends of optical fibers requiring splicing into a supported arrangement with a polymerizable refractive index-matching material between the ends of the optical fibers; polymerizing the refractive index-matching material to form a splice having optical characteristics substantially corresponding to those of the optical fibers. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical fibers include circumferentially disposed cladding and wherein the ends of the optical fiber to be spliced retain the cladding during the step of polymerizing the refractive index-matching material.
In an eighth aspect of the invention, there is provide an optical composite article comprising first and second optical materials, wherein the first optical material comprises reinforcing or filler members and the second optical material comprises a binder or polymeric matrix.
Certain polymers and oligomers were formed from polymerizable compositions as disclosed herein. Certain optical and spectroscopic properties were obtained as set forth in the following
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the meaning commonly understood by a person skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them below, unless specified otherwise.
As used herein, the term “beta-dicarbonyl” refers to a compound having the general formula R1—C(O)—CH2-C(O)—R2.
As used herein, the term “exo-methylene derivative compound” refers to a compound having the general formula R1—C(O)—C(═CH2)-C(O)—R2.
As used herein, the term “polymerizable composition” refers to a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric composition or mixture comprising molecules that are able to be polymerized by chain extension, cross-linking, or both.
As used herein, the term “monofunctional” refers to an addition monomer, for example a methylene malonate, having only one addition polymerizable group.
As used herein, the term “difunctional” refers to an addition polymerizable function containing monomer, oligomer, resin or polymer, with two such addition polymerizable groups, such as two methylene malonate groups.
As used herein, the term “multifunctional” refers to an addition polymerizable function containing monomer, oligomer, resin or polymer, with two or more such addition polymerizable groups, such as two or more methylene malonate groups. Thus, “difunctional” represents a sub-group of “multifunctional.”
As used herein, the term “formulation additives” refers to additives included in a formulated system to enhance physical or chemical properties thereof and to provide a desired result. Such formulation additives include, but are not limited to, dyes, pigments, toughening agents, impact modifiers, rheology modifiers, plasticizing agents, thixotropic agents, natural or synthetic rubbers, filler agents, reinforcing agents, thickening agents, opacifiers, inhibitors, fluorescence markers, anti-oxidants, light stabilizers, thermal degradation reducers, thermal resistance conferring agents, surfactants, wetting agents, and stabilizers.
As used herein, “dispersion” is the dependence of refractive index of the material on the wavelength of radiation interacting with the material.
As used herein, ranges of values are interpreted to mean the end points of the ranges, as well as any sub-ranges included therein.
Embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to methylene malonate monomers and polymers derived therefrom, but include di-substituted, di-activated vinyl compounds including di-substituted beta dicarbonyl compounds where the functional groups are, in any combination, ester, ketone, carboxylic acid, or aldehyde groups.
Table 1 provided below provides a listing of exemplary polymerizable compounds and their refractive index measured at 25° C. The refractive index of the polymerized material may vary from the measured values. Additionally, the refractive index may be tailored through the use of various formulation additives. In general, the compounds are thin (low viscosity), clear liquids at ambient temperature. The compounds may be polymerized in the presence of a base (anionic polymerization) or through a free-radical mechanism. For certain optical applications as disclosed herein, a substrate may provide the polymerization initiator, for example, a substrate comprising glass.
The optical and spectroscopic characteristics of certain exemplary polymer samples were obtained, i.e. visible, IR and Raman spectra. The exemplary polymer samples included poly-diethyl methyl methylene malonate (pDEMM). For the samples studied, differential scanning calorimetry revealed a melting point near 250° C. Additionally, reference samples of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polycarbonate (PC) were also studied. The data are provided in
As the figures indicate, the exemplary polymer possesses desirable optical qualities that can be utilized in a wide variety of optical applications.
The polymerizable compositions as disclosed herein are able to form oligomers and polymers having repeat units as provided below:
The polymers or oligomers so formed exhibit low or substantially no absorbance of wavelengths in at least one of the spectral regions selected from: the vacuum UV region (below 200 nm), in the UV region (180 to 360 nm), in the visible region (380-720 nm), in the near IR region (750-2500 nm), in the IR region (2500-1000 nm), the far IR region (>10000 nm) and the terahertz region (about 0.1 to 10 THz).
The materials disclosed herein represent a far-reaching platform. Thus in the structures provided herein R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), or alkoxy-(C1-15 alkyl), each of which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester;
or wherein in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are taken together with the atoms to which they are bound to form a 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester.
The polymerizable composition from which the optical material is formed has a refractive index of between 1.40 and 1.50 measured at 25° C. in a liquid state, prior to polymerization, some examples of which are provided in Table 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical material has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between −30° C. and 50° C. In an exemplary embodiment the optical material exhibits high solvent resistance. In an exemplary embodiment the optical material has a decomposition temperature of at least about 200° C.
In an exemplary embodiment, the optical material comprises the following formula:
wherein R and R′ are independently ethyl or methyl groups; and
wherein the optical material has low or substantially no absorbance of wavelengths in the UV spectral region (180 to 360 nm) or in the visible spectral region (380-720 nm).
The optical material disclosed herein may be utilized in providing an optical component. The optical component may be an optical waveform for transmitting electromagnetic radiation selected from IR, UV, or visible radiation. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be a spherical or non-spherical optical lens. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be a substantially transparent architectural article. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be a film. In other exemplary embodiments, the optical component may be an automotive component. For example, the automotive component may be a headlight lens, a fog light lens, a turn indicator lens, a brake light lens, an illumination cover, and an illumination accessory. In other exemplary embodiments the optical component may comprise a laminated structure wherein at least one layer of the laminated structure comprises the optical material.
In other exemplary embodiments, the optical material may comprise the uncured material, for example for use as an optical adhesive or refractive index-matching material.
Exemplary polymerizable materials include:
wherein, in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, R3 and R4, and R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), or alkoxy-(C1-15 alkyl), each of which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester;
or wherein in the selected formula, R and R′, R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 are taken together with the atoms to which they are bound to form a 5-7 membered heterocyclic ring which may be optionally substituted by C1-C15 alkyl, halo-(C1-C15 alkyl), C3-C6 cycloalkyl, halo-(C3-C6 cycloalkyl), heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C15 alkyl), aryl, aryl-(C1-C15 alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, or ester; or wherein in the selected formula -[A]- represents —(CRARB)n—, —(CRARB)n—O(C═O)—(CH2)1-15—(C═O)O—(CRARB)n—, —(CH2)n—[CY]—(CH2)n, a polybutadienyl linking group, a polyethylene glycol linking group, a polyether linking group, a polyurethane linking group, an epoxy linking group, a polyacrylic linking group, or a polycarbonate linking group;
wherein each instance of RA or RB is independently H, C1-C15 alkyl, C2-C15 alkenyl, a moiety represented by the formula:
wherein -L- is a linking group selected from the group consisting of alkylene, alkenylene, haloalkylene, cycloalkylene, cycloalkylene, heterocyclylene, heterocyclyl alkylene, aryl-alkylene, heteroarylene or heteroaryl-(alkylene), or alkoxy-(alkylene), each of which may be optionally branched and each of which may be optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(alkyl), aryl, aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, ester, each of which may be optionally branched;
R3 is independently selected from the group defined in R6 above; and
R4 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl alkyl), aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl or heteroaryl-(alkyl), or alkoxy-(alkyl), each of which may be optionally branched and each of which may be optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl), cycloalkyl, halo cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(alkyl), aryl, aryl-(alkyl), heteroaryl, C1-C15 alkoxy, C1-C15 alkylthio, hydroxyl, nitro, azido, cyano, acyloxy, carboxy, ester, each of which may be optionally branched;
n is an integer from 1 to 25;
m is an integer from 1 to 25;
each instance of Q represents —O— or a direct bond; and
An exemplary optical adhesive may be used for bonding first and second substrates of an optical component. In the bonding method, the polymerizable optical material is polymerized to form a bond between the first and second substrates. In certain exemplary embodiments, the optical adhesive polymerizes at ambient temperature. In certain exemplary embodiments, the first and second substrates comprise optical fibers. In certain exemplary embodiments, the first substrate comprises an optical fiber and the second substrate comprises a support member for the optical fiber. Exemplary support members may be fiber optic connectors that are well known in the art.
An optical device may be provided using principles disclosed herein. For example an optical device may include first and second optical fibers and a polymerizable optical adhesive disposed between ends of the first and second optical fibers. After polymerization of the optical adhesive, the first and second optical fibers are adhered such that an optical signal can pass from the first fiber to the second fiber through the polymerized adhesive without substantial signal loss.
The optical materials disclosed herein (whether polymerized or polymerizable) may be utilized in applications requiring refractive index matching, for example in optical fiber splicing.
An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a method of repairing or splicing an optical fiber. In the inventive method, the ends of optical fibers requiring splicing are pre-paced into a supported arrangement with a polymerizable refractive index-matching material between the ends of the optical fibers. The refractive index-matching material is thereafter polymerized to form a splice having optical characteristics substantially corresponding to those of the optical fibers. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical fibers include circumferentially disposed cladding and wherein the ends of the optical fiber to be spliced retain the cladding during the step of polymerizing the refractive index-matching material.
In an exemplary embodiment, there is provide an optical composite article comprising first and second optical materials, wherein the first optical material comprises the reinforcing or filler members and the second optical material comprises a binder or polymeric matrix. The reinforcing or filler members may comprise any shape or form as desired, such as fibers, chopped fibers, particles, and the like. Additionally, a first optical material may be the polymer optical material carried in a polymerizable composition comprising the second optical material. Thus, it is possible to provide, for example, a transparent composite material.
In fiber optics and telecommunications, a refractive index-matching material may be used in conjunction with pairs of mated connectors or with mechanical splices to reduce signal reflected in the guided mode. Such materials are used to minimize Fresnel reflections that would otherwise occur at the smooth end faces of a fiber.
Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide optical material that is superior in transparency, heat resistance, surface hardness (up to 6H on a pencil hardness test), mechanical strength, and other desired properties.
Polymerization of the optical material disclosed herein may be conducted by any known polymerization process including bulk polymerization, solution polymerization, suspension polymerization, and emulsion polymerization. Additionally, especially for optical adhesives, the optical material may be designed for polymerization on demand when contacting a substrate with sufficient basic sites, e.g., glass fiber.
The optical material may be formulated with formulation additives to provide further desired characteristics. Additionally, exemplary embodiments may be used to provide protective films or anti-reflective/privacy coatings for lap top screens, digital devices and the like.
Thus, exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are useful as optical materials, polymerizable compositions exhibiting desired optical qualities upon cure, and articles and structures comprising the optical materials and/or the polymerizable compositions.
This application is the United States national phase filing under 35 U.S.C. 371 of the corresponding international application number PCT/US2013/043711, filed May 31, 2013, and claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/654,586 filed Jun. 1, 2012 entitled Optical Material and Articles Formed Therefrom and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/693,626 filed Aug. 27, 2012 entitled Optical Material and Articles Formed Therefrom, each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its respective entirely.
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