Electron beam curing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003708",
  "term": "Electron beam curing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process of cross-linking or polymerizing a material by exposing it to a beam of high-energy electrons. The electrons initiate radical or ionic reactions within the polymer, leading to the formation of a network structure and hardening of the material. This method offers rapid curing at room temperature without the need for photoinitiators or heat, making it suitable for heat-sensitive substrates.",
  "synonyms": [
    "EB curing"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "curing",
    "irradiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1822 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electron-beam-curing/"
}