Here is somethign chemically related. Go out and purchase yourself some of the UV reactant GLUE. There is a chemical reaction going on there. I've no doubt.
Although one problem I've found so far is "Activation occurs only when exposed to UV light of 250 to 350 nm"
how they work
http://www.exfo-omnicure.com/Downloads/App. Notes/UV General/How_Does_UV_Curing_Work.pdf
"HOW THEY WORK
UV adhesives absorb radiant energy from a UV light source and convert it to chemical energy so quickly that curing is practically instantaneous. So quick, in fact, that substrates experience only a brief, superficial temperature change. This lets companies use UV adhesives on heat-sensitive materials including plastic films, moldings, and synthetic fibers, as well as elastomers and paper products.
The lack of heat is particularly valuable in electrical and electronic industries where transient thermal changes can degrade a component's performance. In addition, the low heat reduces substrate shrinkage and warpage, and permits additional on-line processing and off-line handling. This eliminates having to move parts to cooling racks before they go down the line, along with the space and labor requirements.
Completely reactive UV adhesives are not oxygen-inhibited and have fast curing rates at ambient temperatures and atmospheres, though curing is faster if heat is applied. This eliminates the need for atmospheric control — a nitrogen atmosphere, for example — to get tack-free cures. Equally important, cure continues in the dark after UV exposure until all UV reacting species are consumed, thus making economical use of UV energy.
UV compounds can cure despite cross-section thicknesses up to 0.5 in. and more for specific formulations. Maximum dimensional accuracy is assured because the compounds cure with minimum shrinkage.
UV-cured bonds remain intact over temperatures ranging from –80 to 350°F. The bonds also stay intact for a long time because they resist most chemicals even in the presence of moisture and heat.
For best adhesion, substrates must be carefully cleaned of oils, greases, release agents, dirt, and other contaminants. In many cases, such as with metals and other inorganics, a simple test determines if the surface is clean. The test involves spreading a few drops of cool water on the surface. If water spreads over the area with a continuous film, parts are clean enough. But if water beads or stays in puddles, degrease the surface with an EPA-acceptable solvents such as IPA or acetone. Repeat the water test before applying UV-cure adhesives. Polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, as well as fluorocarbon polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene and various chlorinated fluorocarbon resins, require special surface treatments for adequate adhesion.
"http://machinedesign.com/article/uv-cure-adhesives-101-0208
Some chemical information on some specific photoinitiators
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/ue/courses/0305-676/reference/Imprint/Photoinitiators for UV curing.pdf
