A General Strategy for Sustainable 3D Printing Based on A Multifunctional Photoinitiator

Abstract

A multifunctional photoinitiator is presented, offering precise control over light‐induced polymerization initiation at 450 nm and material degradation at 365 nm. This is accomplished by covalently linking photoactive bis(acyl)phosphane oxide and photocleavable o‐nitrobenzyl ether moieties onto the surface of γ‐cyclodextrin. Upon degradation, the resulting linear polymers can be easily re‐dissolved in their corresponding monomer and re‐cured, exhibiting superior mechanical properties compared to the pristine material. Moreover, this photoinitiator enables the successful 3D printing of intricate and precise structures, representing a promising general strategy for developing recyclable photoresins for 3D printing applications.