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Miscellaneous Studies on Epoxy/Synthetic Fiber Composites

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In this chapter, epoxy resins (ERs) including its hardeners, benzoxazine resin (as curing agent), polybenzoxazine/epoxy alloy-based systems, and synthetic fibers were briefly overviewed. Besides the properties as discussed in the other chapters (electrical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal stability, flame retardancy, morphology, and mechanical properties), the miscellaneous studies on the epoxy composites containing synthetic fibers (such as glass fibers, carbon fiber, and carbon nanotube) were discussed. The studies on shape memory behaviors, tribological properties (corrosion and friction coefficient), electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness, optically transparent properties, and environmental degradation have been reviewed. Moreover, it could be noted that the systems of epoxy incorporated with benzoxazine present the synergistic behaviors of glass transition temperature and exhibit favorable shape memory behaviors. Epoxy composites containing carbon fibers exhibit potential to be used for EMI shielding purposes.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

    Sunan Tiptipakorn

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Sarawut Rimdusit

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Tiptipakorn, S., Rimdusit, S. (2022). Miscellaneous Studies on Epoxy/Synthetic Fiber Composites. In: Mavinkere Rangappa, S., Parameswaranpillai, J., Siengchin, S., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Epoxy/Fiber Composites . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3603-6_14

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