Epoxies have been a workhorse in the thermoset industry for decades. They offer a compelling cost/performance benefit in many applications.  This blog post series will cover other high performance thermosetting resins such as bismaleimides and cyanate esters.  Bismaleimides can be aliphatic such as used in high performance electronic adhesive systems or be aromatic where they ... [Click to Continue...]

Guest Post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings Amine curing agents are still considered the largest class of curing agents for epoxy resins, and they are often used in demanding applications that require fast return to service or curing in less than ideal environments, such as very low temperatures.  While there are some amine structures that can achieve these ... [Click to Continue...]

Guest Post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings Anhydride curing agents for epoxies are a popular choice amongst formulators because they give the final cured formulation very high thermal properties along with excellent electrical properties, and their high use level and low viscosity allow them to be used in applications requiring this low viscosity, such as potting, ... [Click to Continue...]

Guest Post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings Latent curing agents for epoxy resins allow for the creation of stable one component formulations used in adhesives and composites that have outstanding high temperature and mechanical properties.  In order to activate the latent curing agents, heat is required to initiate the reaction.  Industrial processes however are ... [Click to Continue...]

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Gotro and Dr. Prime have recently published a book chapter in the ASM Handbook. Characterization of Thermosetting Resins and Polymers By: Jeffrey Gotro and R. Bruce Prime The chapter is available at ASM Handbooks Online. Click here to access This article discusses the most common thermal analysis methods for thermosetting resins. ... [Click to Continue...]