Impact of NVP Doping on the Holographic Properties of PQ/PMMA Holographic Storage Materials

Abstract

Photopolymer PQ/PMMA, as a pivotal material in the field of holographic storage, demonstrates significant application potential owing to its advantages, such as straightforward preparation processes, cost-effectiveness, and tunable thickness. However, its practical application is still constrained by the need for further enhancement in key performance indicators, including diffraction efficiency, photosensitivity, and anti-aging properties. In this study, N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) is employed as a comonomer. By precisely controlling the doping ratio, we systematically investigate the influence mechanism of different NVP doping concentrations on the holographic performance of NVP-PQ/PMMA materials. Research indicates that the introduction of NVP effectively increases the vinyl concentration in the PQ/PMMA matrix, thereby directly generating photoproducts with PQ during the photoreaction process and further enhancing the photopolymerization process. Consequently, the holographic performance of the novel NVP-PQ/PMMA material is improved in a multi-faceted manner compared to ordinary PQ/PMMA. Specifically, the diffraction efficiency is enhanced by 1.93 times, the photosensitivity is increased by 1.64 times, the material uniformity is improved by 38%, and the light-induced shrinkage rate is reduced by 39%. Additionally, NVP-PQ/PMMA materials exhibit excellent stability and aging resistance in high-temperature accelerated aging experiments. Doping with a monomer of specific structure enhances the optical properties, providing broad adaptability for further research on PQ/PMMA photopolymer materials.