A review of research advances in epoxy-based nanocomposites as adhesive materials

Recent Advances and Trends of Nanofilled/Nanostructured Epoxies

“…The success of the nanocomposite, in terms of achievement of optimized properties, on the other hand, relies on an effective dispersion of the nanophase(s) in the epoxy matrix [ 7 ]. To this aim, the nanofiller must be added into the liquid resin (usually indicated as “Part A”) prior to curing, and very efficiently mixed in the matrix to achieve a homogeneous system, in which the nanofiller is uniformly and finely dispersed in the resin.…”

“…On the other hand, often nanofillers functionalized by physical methods just avoid self-aggregation temporarily. A chemical approach can also be preferred when the mechanical action can alter the structure of the nanomaterials, diminishing their performance [ 7 ]. Afterward, the final mixture is cured employing an appropriate curing cycle (of temperature and time) in the desired shape and dimensions.…”

“…Another class of nanostructured epoxies, i.e., the organic–inorganic hybrid one, is introduced, highlighting its strong potential in many applications. Differently from other recent reviews focused on specific properties of the nanocomposites [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ] or individual nanoparticles [ 11 , 12 , 13 ] added to epoxy, a wide-ranging overview of many characteristics and nanofillers has been presented in this paper. The different methods and routes employed to produce nanofilled/nanostructured epoxies are then described.…”

Multifunctional biphenyl derivatives as photosensitisers in various types of photopolymerization processes, including IPN formation, 3D printing of photocurable multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) fluorescent composites

“…boron or silicon nitrides) 60 are described. The effectiveness in improving material properties by incorporation of such nanoadditives into polymers makes the photocured polymeric composites useful, for example, in adhesives, 61 coatings, 62 electronics 63 etc.…”

Experimental Cold-Cured Nanostructured Epoxy-Based Hybrid Formulations: Properties and Durability Performance

“…In such nanostructured systems, both the inorganic nano-dispersed component and the polymeric matrix are produced concurrently by the sol-gel method, consisting of hydrolysis and condensation reactions to produce three-dimensional interpenetrating networks. The very high surface area to volume ratio of the inorganic and organic components is considered a major factor responsible for the enhanced properties, which have successfully exploited in many applications, such as in the field of structural adhesives [3].…”