PERFORMANCE PARAMETER FOR BIO EPOXY RESIN: AN OVERVIEW

In recent years, the increasing awareness of the environmental and health impacts of petroleum-based materials has spurred significant research into bio-based epoxy resins. Derived from renewable biomass sources, these resins offer a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based epoxies, addressing concerns over resource depletion, environmental pollution, and harmful industrial processes. Bio-based resins, synthesized from materials like plant oils, starches, lignin, and food waste, have garnered attention for their potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while delivering comparable or superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Research has focused on overcoming challenges related to brittleness, cost, and compatibility with reinforcing fibers. Additionally, incorporating bio-based components like cashew nut shell liquid, vegetable oils, and natural fibers has led to the development of innovative bio-epoxy composites with enhanced sustainability and functionality. Advances in bio-based epoxy resins also include the design of systems with unique features such as self-healing abilities, improved mechanical properties, and resistance to extreme conditions, meeting the growing performance demands in industries like automotive, aerospace, and construction.