The State of UV-LED Curing: An Investigation of Chemistry and Applications

摘要

Light-emitting diodes for ultraviolet-curing applications (UV-LEDs) have been commercially available for nearly 10 years. However, their unique output characteristics require newly formulated UV chemistries in order to take advantage of UV-LEDs' many benefits. This paper discusses the characteristics of UV-LED lamps; the importance of properly formulating chemistries; the benefits to end-users; commercial applications of UV-LEDs; and future expected developments.