Effect of Filler Choice on a Binary Frontal Polymerization System

Binary frontal polymerization is a process that involves two different systems polymerizing simultaneously but independently of each other. Various factors including filler choice and initiator concentration can affect front temperature and velocity. Like thermal frontal polymerization systems, binary frontal polymerization of a cyanate ester system and multifunctional acrylate is affected by initiator (amine) concentration and filler choice. Systems with higher viscosities and higher initiator concentrations resulted in higher velocities. Front temperature was rarely affected by filler choice. Aniline concentration and initial monomer ratios had a greater effect on front temperature than filler choice does.