Epoxy\Epoxy Composite\Epoxy Hybrid Composite Coatings for Tribological Applications—A Review

Abstract

Epoxy composite coating systems generally find their usage in applications such as, fluid handling systems to protect components from corrosive media. However, their use in demanding tribological applications such as, in sliding components of machines, are known to be limited. This is often attributed to their low load bearing capacity combined with poor thermal stability under severe p-v regimes. Researchers have tried to enhance the tribological properties of the epoxy coatings using a combination of several types of micro/nano sized fillers to produce composite or hybrid composite coatings. Hence, this review paper aims to focus on the recent advances made in developing the epoxy coating systems. Special attention would be paid to the types and properties of nano-fillers that have been commonly used to develop these coatings, different dispersion techniques adopted and the effects that each of these fillers (and their combinations) have on the tribological properties of these coatings.

Enhancement of Mechanical Properties and Bonding Properties of Flake-Zinc-Powder-Modified Epoxy Resin Composites

“…Epoxy resin has the advantages of excellent mechanical properties, a high bonding strength, low curing shrinkage, good corrosion resistance and a low price. It is widely used in the preparation of adhesives, composite materials and coatings [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. However, cured pure epoxy resin has the defects of high brittleness and low fracture energy [ 4 , 5 ], which limits its development in the field of advanced materials.…”

Progress in the design and synthesis of biobased epoxy covalent adaptable networks

“…3 They are widely used as coatings, adhesives, electronic packaging materials, and composites in various materials such as house-hold products, aerospace materials, automobiles, architecture, and electrical devices. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] However, permanently cross-linked epoxy resins are difficult to heal or repair when damaged (such as cracks, fractures, and punctures) under high stress or pressure, thus shortening the life cycle of the materials they are used in. Even worse, they cannot be reprocessed or remolded, making it challenging to recycle or reuse the everincreasing epoxy waste.…”

Enhanced tribological performance of epoxy nanocomposites by the hybridization of 2D nano‐WS2 and graphene oxide nanosheets

“…[ 4 ] Therefore, many researchers modified the neat EP used as the base material for wear‐resistant components. [ 5 ] For example, hollow microspheres modified EP coating is used in the compression housing of aeroengines. [ 6 ] Micro/nano fillers were incorporated into EP coating applied in EP floor and airport runway maintenance.…”