Epoxy resins thermosetting for mechanical engineering
Abstract
This review presents various types of epoxy resins and curing agents commonly used as composite matrices. A brief review of cross-linking formation and the process of degradation or decomposition of epoxy resins by pyrolysis and solvolysis is also discussed. Mechanical engineers are given a brief overview of the types of epoxy resin, which are often applied as composite matrices considering that they currently play a large role in the research, design, manufacturing, and recycling of these materials.
- Publication:
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Open Engineering
- Pub Date:
- July 2021
- DOI:
- 10.1515/eng-2021-0078
- Bibcode:
- 2021OEng...11...78S
- Keywords:
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- epoxy resins;
- curing agents;
- decomposition