Title
Frontal Polymerization: Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis of Polymeric Materials
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1998
Abstract
Frontal polymerization is a mode of converting monomer into polymer via a localized reaction zone that propagates. Such fronts can exist with free-radical polymerization or epoxy curing. The conditions for the existence of the free-radical frontal polymerization regime are considered. The factors affecting velocity, conversion, and molecular weight are considered. Special attention is paid to fronts with solid monomers and the effects of particle size and green density on the front velocity compared to SHS. The future directions of research with frontal polymerization are considered, especially regarding applications to materials synthesis.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
ACS Symposium Series
First Page
220
Last Page
235
Recommended Citation
Pojman, J., Fortenberry, D., Khan, A., & Ilyashenko, V. (1998). Frontal Polymerization: Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis of Polymeric Materials. ACS Symposium Series, 681, 220-235. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/chemistry_pubs/1235