Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable resin composition including a thermoset resin, a toughener component containing a multistage polymer and a thermoplastic toughener and a phenylindane diamine hardener. The curable resin composition may be used in various applications, such as a coating for industrial, automotive and electronic applications, and especially those subjected to high temperature service conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable resin composition including a thermoset resin, a toughener component containing a multistage polymer and a thermoplastic toughener and a hardener. The curable resin composition may be combined with reinforcing fibers and then cured to form a fiber-reinforced composite article having a high glass transition temperature and excellent mechanical properties. The fiber-reinforced composite article may be used in various applications, such as in transport applications including aerospace, aeronautical, nautical and land vehicles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable resin composition including a thermoset resin, an aliphatic polyketone as a toughener and a hardener. The curable resin composition may be combined with reinforcing fibers and then cured to form a fiber-reinforced composite article having a high glass transition temperature, excellent mechanical properties and low moisture absorption. The fiber-reinforced composite article may be used in various applications, such as in transport applications including aerospace, aeronautical, nautical and land vehicles.

Abstract: A curable epoxy system useful in the production of composites capable of being used in various industries, including, for example, the aerospace industry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a curable epoxy system comprising (i) an epoxy component selected from bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, one or more derivatives of bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, and combinations thereof, and (ii) 9,9-bis(4-amino-3-chlorophenyl)fluorene.

Abstract: A method of producing composites that are capable of being used in various industries, including the aerospace and automotive industries. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods of curing one or more prepregs and/or a liquid curable composition using one or more self-supporting, nonwoven carbon nanotube sheets comprising substantially non-aligned carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A curable epoxy system useful in the production of composites capable of being used in various industries, including, for example, the aerospace industry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a curable epoxy system comprising (i) an epoxy component selected from bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, one or more derivatives of bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, and combinations thereof, and (ii) 9,9-bis(4-amino-3-chlorophenyl)fluorene.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable composition containing a benzoxazine, reactive diluent and a soluble polyimide. The curable composition, upon curing, renders an article having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties and may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable resin system containing an alkylated glycidyl amine and a phenylindane diamine. The curable resin system may be cured at relatively low temperatures to produce cured products having desirable physical, thermal and chemical properties for use in various applications including composites for the aerospace and automotive industries.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable composition containing a benzoxazine, reactive diluent and a soluble polyimide. The curable composition, upon curing, renders an article having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties and may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable composition containing a benzoxazine and a polysulfone-based toughener. The curable composition, upon curing, renders a cured article having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties, The curable composition may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a phenolic-free composition containing a benzoxazine, epoxy resin and acid anhydride. The phenolic-free composition, upon curing, renders void free cured articles having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties. The phenolic-free composition may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.