Research teams from Swinburne University of Technology and University of Southern Queensland have provided a deep overview of the current state of the art of fire-retardant recyclable epoxy systems ...

Polymer System EP37LV-1, a two-component, low-viscosity, water- and chemical-resistant epoxy, employs a unique curing mechanism that promotes reasonably fast cures even at very low ambient ...

Dr. Nishar Hameed, senior research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, holding a 3D-printed screen prototype at Swinburne’s Factory of the Future. Photo Credit: Swinburne University of ...

A chemical of concern that first grabbed headlines in 2008 could finally be on its way out of metal food packaging. The substance, bisphenol A, was once prevalent as a monomer used to make epoxy ...

Epoxy resins are resilient and functional polymers. For instance, they are utilized to create parts for wind turbines, trains, vehicles, and airplanes when combined with glass or carbon fibers. These ...

Researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause ...

Scientists in Switzerland have recently come up with a recyclable epoxy resin that could ...

Epoxy resins are tough and versatile polymers. In combination with glass or carbon fibers, they are used, for example, to manufacture components for aircraft, cars, trains, ships and wind turbines.