Hygroscopicity in Epoxy Powder Composites

Epoxy powders offer a low-cost way of manufacturing thick-section composite parts, such as those found in wind and tidal turbines. Currently, their processing cycle includes a lengthy drying stage (≥15 h) to remove ambient moisture. This drying stage prevents void defect formation and, thereby, a re...

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Main Authors: James M. Maguire, Jin-Yu Wang, Conchúr M. Ó Brádaigh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Powders
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2674-0516/3/2/11