Recent developments in self-healing epoxies have shown that it is possible to recover 100% of the initial fracture toughness (a measure of damage tolerance) via a new method that has the added bonus ...

Researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring ...

Research teams from Swinburne University of Technology and University of Southern Queensland have provided a deep overview of the current state of the art of fire-retardant recyclable epoxy systems ...

Polymer System EP37LV-1, a two-component, low-viscosity, water- and chemical-resistant epoxy, employs a unique curing mechanism that promotes reasonably fast cures even at very low ambient ...

Epoxy resins are resilient and functional polymers. For instance, they are utilized to create parts for wind turbines, trains, vehicles, and airplanes when combined with glass or carbon fibers. These ...

Dr. Nishar Hameed, senior research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, holding a 3D-printed screen prototype at Swinburne’s Factory of the Future. Photo Credit: Swinburne University of ...

A chemical of concern that first grabbed headlines in 2008 could finally be on its way out of metal food packaging. The substance, bisphenol A, was once prevalent as a monomer used to make epoxy ...

Composite materials have seen a surge in applications across diverse sectors, primarily due to their superior ...

In this interview, experts from Jayhawk Fine Chemicals talk to AZoM about epoxy-anhydride cure systems. Tell us about epoxy anhydride systems, and what value they bring to applications. Epoxies, ...