Evaluating the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Siloxane-enhanced Epoxy Resins in Adhesive Formulations

This study investigates the impact of siloxane modification on the thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy resins used in adhesive formulations. Siloxane-enhanced epoxy resins were synthesized and characterized to assess improvements in adhesive performance, including thermal stability, mechanical strength, and durability. In this study, highly epoxidized polysiloxanes were synthesized using diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA). Two different siloxanes were employed: ether-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS-DGE) and 3-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GPTMS).Understanding the effects of siloxane modification on epoxy resins will provide insights into developing adhesives with superior thermal and mechanical properties, expanding their applications in various industries.