Micro- and nanostructured epoxy/rubber blends

From the liquid stage, via phase separation right up to the final network, this book covers every aspect of epoxy toughening. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest research and development in the field, explaining in detail thermal, optical, mechanical and electrical characterization methods. Chapters on ageing, failure analysis and life cycle analysis round off this invaluable text.

Micro- and Nanostructured Epoxy/Rubber Blends; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Epoxy Resin -- Introduction; 1.2 Cure Reactions; 1.3 Curing Agents; 1.3.1 Catalytic Cure; 1.3.2 Co-reactive Cure; 1.3.2.1 Primary and Secondary Amines; 1.3.2.2 Mercaptans; 1.3.2.3 Isocyanates; 1.3.2.4 Carboxylic Acids; 1.3.2.5 Acid Anhydrides; 1.4 Different Curing Methods; 1.4.1 Thermal Curing; 1.4.2 Microwave Curing; 1.4.3 Radiation Curing; 1.4.3.1 Electron Beam Curing; 1.4.3.2 Gamma Ray Irradiation; 1.5 Curing of Epoxy Resins: Structure-Property Relationship.

1.6 Toughening of Epoxy Resin1.6.1 Different Toughening Agents; 1.6.1.1 Liquid Elastomers for Toughening Epoxy Matrices; 1.6.1.2 Rigid Crystalline Polymers; 1.6.1.3 Hygrothermal Toughening Agents; 1.6.1.4 Core-Shell Particles; 1.6.1.5 Nanoparticles for Epoxy Toughening; 1.6.1.6 Thermoplastic Modification of Epoxy Resin; 1.6.1.7 Block Copolymers as Modifiers for Epoxy Resin; 1.7 Rubber-Modified Epoxy Resin: Factors Influencing Toughening; 1.7.1 Concentration Effects; 1.7.2 Particle Size and Distribution of Rubber; 1.7.3 Effect of Temperature; 1.7.4 Effect of Rubber; 1.7.5 Interfacial Adhesion.

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