Preparation and characterization of 2MMZ-PS microcapsule-type latent curing agent

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Abstract

A novel heat released microcapsule-type latent curing agent was prepared by solvent evaporation technique with 2-methylimidazole(2MMZ) as core material and polystyrene(PS) as wall material. The chemical structure, core material content, surface morphology, size distribution and curing characteristics of this microcapsule-type curing agent were characterized by FT-IR, TGA, SEM, granulometer and DSC. The obtained microcapsules had a smooth surface and displayed a narrow size distribution with the mean size about 10.18 μm, and its core material content was about 40.36%. In addition, the one-component adhesive made from the microcapsules and epoxy resin E-51 showed excellent curing characteristics and latent properties. It was found that the E-51/2MMZ-PS microcapsule system could be cured at 100°C in 1 h and its shelf life at room temperature was more than 1 month.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2651-2656
Number of pages6
JournalHuagong Xuebao/Journal of Chemical Industry and Engineering (China)
Volume62
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2011

Keywords

  • Epoxy resin
  • Latent curing agent
  • Microcapsule
  • Solvent volatilization method

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