Structural Epoxy Toughening: Practical Formulation Strategies

Toughening of structural epoxy adhesives is still one of the major requirements of the end-user design engineers. There is almost too much literature on the subject and a guided tour is essential to help rationalize development projects.

By attending this online course:

1. Don't get lost in the huge amount of literature with a guided tour from a hands-on expert
2. Identify key optimization factors (particle size, second phase Tg...) for faster achievement of your toughness targets
3. Get practical advices on how to efficiently implement toughening strategies in your formulations by interacting with John Bishopp

The following sections will be covered during this session:

1. Definition of toughening
2. Difference between flexibilising and toughening
3. Mechanisms of toughening
4. Detailed chemistry of the toughening polymers/telomers
5. Reaction schematics for adduct formation
6. Introduction to specific PUR/CTBN toughening
7. Relatively novel low MW epoxies which aid in toughening
8. High temperature toughening
9. A brief introduction to nano-toughening