| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11263149 | International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives | 2018 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
The challenge of developing epoxy-foam adhesives for automotive applications lies in the difficulties associated with finding the optimal composition ensuring both high expansion ratio and mechanical strength. Herein, epoxy-foam adhesives based on epoxy composites were prepared and evaluated for automotive applications. The curing behavior was studied by differential scanning calorimetry, and the morphology was characterized non-destructively by micro X-ray computed tomography. Increasing the content of rubber-modified epoxy (RME) retarded the curing reaction by increasing the expansion ratio and affected the lap shear strength. A high expansion ratio and suitable mechanical strength was observed for epoxy-foam adhesives containing 10 or 15â¯wt% RME.
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Authors
Jong-Ho Back, Jin-Uk Hwang, Yong-Hee Lee, Dooyoung Baek, Ji-Won Park, Hyun-Joong Kim, Jong-Hak Kim, Hong-Kyu Song, Min-Jae Yoo,