Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application
The traditional curing methods for thermosetting resins are energy-inefficient and environmentally unfriendly. Frontal polymerization (FP) is a self-sustaining process relying on the exothermic heat of polymerization. During FP, the external energy input (such as UV light input or heating) is only r...
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| description | The traditional curing methods for thermosetting resins are energy-inefficient and environmentally unfriendly. Frontal polymerization (FP) is a self-sustaining process relying on the exothermic heat of polymerization. During FP, the external energy input (such as UV light input or heating) is only required at the initial stage to trigger a localized reaction front. FP is regarded as the rapid and energy-efficient manufacturing of polymers. The precise control of FP is essential for several manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, depending on the materials and the coupling of thermal transfer and polymerization. In this review, recent progress on the materials, modeling, and application of FP for thermosetting resins are presented. First, the effects of resin formulations and mixed fillers on FP behavior are discussed. Then, the basic mathematical model and reaction-thermal transfer model of FP are introduced. After that, recent developments in FP-based manufacturing applications are introduced in detail. Finally, this review outlines a roadmap for future research in this field. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ab3d9cc9500c454a9c9bcf889fc344592024-01-26T18:12:53ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602024-01-0116218510.3390/polym16020185Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and ApplicationTingting Luo0Yating Ma1Xiaoyu Cui2School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaSchool of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaSchool of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, ChinaThe traditional curing methods for thermosetting resins are energy-inefficient and environmentally unfriendly. Frontal polymerization (FP) is a self-sustaining process relying on the exothermic heat of polymerization. During FP, the external energy input (such as UV light input or heating) is only required at the initial stage to trigger a localized reaction front. FP is regarded as the rapid and energy-efficient manufacturing of polymers. The precise control of FP is essential for several manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, depending on the materials and the coupling of thermal transfer and polymerization. In this review, recent progress on the materials, modeling, and application of FP for thermosetting resins are presented. First, the effects of resin formulations and mixed fillers on FP behavior are discussed. Then, the basic mathematical model and reaction-thermal transfer model of FP are introduced. After that, recent developments in FP-based manufacturing applications are introduced in detail. Finally, this review outlines a roadmap for future research in this field.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/2/185frontal polymerizationthermosetting polymerresin formulationthermal transfer3D printing |
| spellingShingle | Tingting Luo Yating Ma Xiaoyu Cui Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application Polymers frontal polymerization thermosetting polymer resin formulation thermal transfer 3D printing |
| title | Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application |
| title_full | Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application |
| title_fullStr | Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application |
| title_short | Review on Frontal Polymerization Behavior for Thermosetting Resins: Materials, Modeling and Application |
| title_sort | review on frontal polymerization behavior for thermosetting resins materials modeling and application |
| topic | frontal polymerization thermosetting polymer resin formulation thermal transfer 3D printing |
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