Frontal polymerization is a process in which a localized reaction propagates through the coupling of thermal transport and the Arrhenius kinetics of an exothermic polymerization. Frontal polymerization allows one-pot formulations with long shelf lives but rapid curing when the front is started. 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 flat heat source. Finally, we will examine how “QuickCure Clay” is now available word wide for the arts and crafts market.

Cure-on demand polymeric materials for art and repair based using frontal polymerization.

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