Optodynamic and FT-IR measurement of reaction kinetics case: Diallyl isophthalate polymerization

Simultaneous study of ultrasonic and chemical measurements of the DAIM curing process was undertaken to determine whether laser generated and laser detected ultrasound pulses can be used to assess the progress of the curing reaction. The results suggest that structural changes, manifested in mechanical properties, are not on the same time scale with respect to chemical changes.