Thermal curing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011936",
  "term": "Thermal curing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process where a polymer or resin undergoes cross-linking or polymerization reactions initiated and driven by heat. This results in the formation of a more rigid, three-dimensional network structure. Thermal curing is commonly used for thermosetting polymers, leading to materials with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "curing"
  ],
  "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/thermal-curing/"
}