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Aliphatic polyamine curing agents: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Uncontrolled cross-linking rates in thermoset resins lead to brittle mechanical failure and processing bottlenecks. These innovations utilize specific amine molecular structures to precisely regulate the polymerization kinetics and final network density.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Aliphatic polyamine curing agents?

Inadequate interfacial adhesion strength

(5)evidences

Poor bonding between the thermosetting polymer matrix and glass fiber reinforcements leads to structural delamination. Improving this interface prevents mechanical failure under load.

Excessive epoxy resin viscosity

(4)evidences

Standard curing agents often result in high-viscosity mixtures that impede fiber wetting and processing. Reducing viscosity improves flow and impregnation in composite manufacturing.

Inadequate low temperature curing

(2)evidences

Standard aliphatic polyamine systems often suffer from poor durability and chemical vulnerability in harsh environments. Enhancing the backbone with thioether or butenolide structures addresses the degradation of the polymer matrix.