Synthesis characterization and application of hexafunctional epoxy resin and comparison against commercial epoxy resin

Abstract

Current study compares the various analytical results of hexafunctional epoxy resins based on bisphenol-A with conventional epoxy resins. Reaction of bisphenol-A, formaldehyde, and epichlorohydrin produces hexafunctional epoxy resin. The curing properties of commercial epoxy resin and hexafunctional epoxy resin were determined using a variety of hardeners, including diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, phenalkamine, polyamido amines, and polyamides. The epoxy equivalent weight (EEW), hydrolyzable chlorine content, volatile content, Brookfield viscosity, weight average molecular weight, elemental analysis (C, H, N, O analysis), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the hexafunctional resin (FT-IR). Jute and glass reinforced composites were also prepared by using hexafunctional epoxy resins and commercial epoxy resins. Mechanical properties (tensile strength, flexural strength, Izod impact strength, and Rockwell hardness), thermal properties, and chemical resistance were determined for each composite. Hexafunctional epoxy resin-based composites exhibited superior mechanical characteristics, thermal resistance, and chemical resistance properties than commercial epoxy resin-based composites.