Frontal Polymerization (FP) is a self-propagating localized reaction the propagates through the coupling of thermal transport and the Arrhenius dependence of an exothermic polymerization. Frontal polymerization can be used for the cure-on-demand preparation of polymers and polymer-based composites. We explored the effects of conductive metal elements using aluminum and copper strips that increased the transport of heat. Out study showed that, there was no significant change in temperature profile in comparison between system with and without conductive metal. We found that the velocity could be doubled by a 0.5 mm strip and that thicker meal strips were less effective. Not surprisingly, copper was more effective than aluminum.

Effect of metal strips on front velocity of frontal polymerization

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