A Novel Platform for Mechanochemical Multicolor Lithography and Models for Solution-Phase Mechanophore Activation

Author: Overholts, Anna Camille

Year: 2023

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisor: Robb, Maxwell J.

Committee Members: Reisman, Sarah E.; Cushing, Scott K.; Nelson, Hosea M.; Robb, Maxwell J.

Option: Chemistry

DOI: 10.7907/px5z-aj53

Abstract

The use of mechanical force to trigger chemical reactions has generated many exciting applications in stimuli-responsive materials. Advancement of this area of study requires the development of fundamental models for mechanical activation as well as the design of new force-responsive units, termed mechanophores. This thesis investigates models for solution-phase activation kinetics and activation efficiency and details the development of a novel mechanophore platform for multicolor mechanochemical lithography.

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