Archivio Istituzionale della RicercaThis study investigates the impact of an increased bio-content on the mechanical properties of bio-based epoxy resins. Cardanol-based epoxy and novolac resins (65% and 84% bio-content, respectively) were combined with two commercial cardanol-based epoxy systems to achieve higher total bio-contents. Quasi-static tensile tests showed that resin blends with up to 40% bio-content maintain tensile properties comparable to traditional formulations, with a glass transition temperature (Tg) suitable for automotive requirements. The results highlight that an increased bio-content enhances flexibility and viscoelastic behavior. Additionally, the tests showed that epoxy resins with a high bio-content represent a sustainable alternative with reduced environmental impact. This work benchmarks novel cardanol-based epoxy formulations with existing bio-based systems, supporting their industrial application.
Mechanical Characterization of Cardanol Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Blends: Effect of Different Bio-Contents / Iadarola, Andrea; Di Matteo, Pietro; Ciardiello, Raffaele; Gazza, Francesco; Lambertini, Vito Guido; Brunella, Valentina; Paolino, Davide Salvatore. - In: POLYMERS. - ISSN 2073-4360. - ELETTRONICO. - 17:3(2025). [10.3390/polym17030296]
Mechanical Characterization of Cardanol Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Blends: Effect of Different Bio-Contents
Iadarola, Andrea;Ciardiello, Raffaele;Gazza, Francesco;Paolino, Davide Salvatore
2025
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of an increased bio-content on the mechanical properties of bio-based epoxy resins. Cardanol-based epoxy and novolac resins (65% and 84% bio-content, respectively) were combined with two commercial cardanol-based epoxy systems to achieve higher total bio-contents. Quasi-static tensile tests showed that resin blends with up to 40% bio-content maintain tensile properties comparable to traditional formulations, with a glass transition temperature (Tg) suitable for automotive requirements. The results highlight that an increased bio-content enhances flexibility and viscoelastic behavior. Additionally, the tests showed that epoxy resins with a high bio-content represent a sustainable alternative with reduced environmental impact. This work benchmarks novel cardanol-based epoxy formulations with existing bio-based systems, supporting their industrial application.
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