Mechanical and thermal Properties of  Epoxy Resin Modified by a Mixture of Epoxidised para Cresol Novolac and   Terminal epoxy functional PDMS

Author(s)	Dr. Jenish Paul, Prof. Dr. Eby Thomas Thachil
Country	India
Abstract	In the present study, Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A (DGEBA) was modified using a binary modifier system consisting of Epoxidised Para Cresol Novolac (p-ECN) and Terminal Epoxy Functional Polydimethylsiloxane (TEF PDMS). These two modifiers were combined in various ratios and incorporated into the DGEBA resin. The resulting blends were cured and evaluated for their mechanical performance, thermal behavior, and water absorption characteristics. The findings indicate that incorporating a combination of p-ECN and TEF PDMS into DGEBA significantly enhances its mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to water uptake.
Keywords	DGEBA, Resin, Modification, Siloxane, Novolac
Field	Chemistry
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45718
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mn2h

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