New high-performance thermoplastic toughened epoxy thermosets

Thermal, mechanical and morphological measurements of reactive thermoplastic modified epoxy resin are reported. Phase separation occurs during the curing. To a small decrease of the modulus of the final materials a large increase of the toughness of the thermoset is associated, as compared with the...

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Published in:Polymer (Guilford) 1997, Vol.38 (17), p.4345-4348
Main Authors: Di Pasquale, G., Motto, O., Rocca, A., Carter, J.T., McGrail, P.T., Acierno, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
epoxy resin
Exact sciences and technology
Mechanical properties
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Properties and characterization
SEM
thermoplastic modifier
toughness
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Summary:Thermal, mechanical and morphological measurements of reactive thermoplastic modified epoxy resin are reported. Phase separation occurs during the curing. To a small decrease of the modulus of the final materials a large increase of the toughness of the thermoset is associated, as compared with the neat epoxy resin when cured with an usual curing agent.
ISSN:0032-3861
1873-2291
DOI:10.1016/S0032-3861(96)01031-2