Anhydride Cured Bio-Based Epoxy Resin: Effect of Moisture on Thermal and Mechanical Properties

Andrea Anusic, Katharina Resch-Fauster, Arunjunai Raj Mahendran, Günter Horst Wuzella

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Abstract

This paper describes the development of a novel thermoset based on epoxidized hemp seed oil. The optimization of the hardener (anhydride) and crosslinking accelerator (2-ethylimidazol) concentration as well as the curing parameters are discussed in detail. The optimized material exhibits a bio-based carbon portion of 57.5 wt% and represents an innovative and sustainable substitute for fully petrochemical-based resins in terms of thermal and mechanical performance characteristics. However, also a major challenge with regard to practical applications of (bio-based) thermosets with anhydride curing agent thermosets is identified and addressed: the sensitivity to moisture absorption both during curing and in the fully cured state.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer1900031
Seitenumfang9
FachzeitschriftMacromolecular materials and engineering
Jahrgang304.2019
Ausgabenummer7
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 25 Apr. 2019

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Funding Information:
The research project was funded by the Austrian Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technologyin the frame of the program “Produktion der Zukunft” under contract no. 848668, project “Green Composites for Green Technologies”.

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