The Influence of Solar Ageing on the Compositions of Epoxy Resin with Natural Polyphenol Quercetin

• Published in: Materials Vol. 17; no. 7; p. 1592
• Main Authors: Latos-Brozio, Malgorzata, Czechowski, Leszek, Masek, Anna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Aging; Aging (natural); Carbonyls; Composite materials; Composition; Degradation; Epoxy resins; Fireproofing agents; Flame retardants; Gums and resins industry; Hardness; Homogeneity; Material properties; Mechanical properties; Optical microscopy; Polymers; Polyphenols; Public transportation; Radiation; Spectrum analysis; Stability analysis; Surface energy; Tensile tests; Thermal decomposition; Thermal resistance; Thermal stability; Thermogravimetric analysis; Thermogravimetry; Weather; Weathering; Poland; United States > US; Switzerland; Germany; quercetin; epoxy resin; natural polyphenol; solar ageing

Epoxy resin compositions are used in modern railways, replacing other materials. However, epoxy composites in public transport are subject to many requirements, including that they should be flame retardant and resistant to weather conditions. The aim of the research was to analyse the resistance to...