The goal of cure-on-demand polymerization is to create one-pot systems that have a long shelf live but will react rapidly when curing is desired. We demonstrate that frontal polymerization can be used to create a cure-on-demand putty for filling holes in wood, marble, and sheet rock. The putty has a months-to-years shelf life, is a one-pot formulation, can be applied leisurely and then cured rapidly with a heat source. We also demonstrate frontal polymerization can be used to create an adhesive for wood and plastic-wood composites that cures rapidly and has impressive shear strength. Finally, we will explore current efforts to commercialize “3P QuickCure Clay” for the art market and “3P QuickCure WoodFiller” for home repair.

Frontal polymerization for art and rapid repairs

255th National Meeting (2018)

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