Synthesis of Azobenzene-Containing Polymers based on Polymethacrylic Acid and their Photooptical Properties Studies

Tarasenko, V., Nadtoka, O., Syromyatnikov, V. (2013). Synthesis of Azobenzene-Containing Polymers based on Polymethacrylic Acid and their Photooptical Properties Studies. French-Ukrainian Journal of Chemistry, 1(1), 89–93.

Preparative method of synthesis of new photochromic polymers based on polymethacrylic acid by post-coupling reaction was found. Azobenzene side-chains of obtained polymers contain derivatives of different nature. Photooptical properties of polymer films, in particular the orientation under polarized light influence and the ability to orient the liquid crystal covered on them were studied.