Abstract
Summary — Molecular ionic liquid, i.e. 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([EMIM]Cl) and eutectic mixture of imidazole with choline chloride (IM + ChCl) have been used as epoxy resin hardeners. An influence of [EMIM]Cl and IM + ChCl content on pot life of epoxy compositions and runs of crosslinking process has been evaluated using DSC and ARES rheometry techniques. Epoxy compositions with [EMIM]Cl showed latent properties (pot life up to 50 days) while the systems with IM + ChCl gelled after few days. Comparative measurement of thermomechanical (Tg, tan ) and mechanical properties (tensile, flexural and shear strength on aluminum substrates) as well as thermal decomposition of epoxy composites have been performed. Composite epoxy materials crosslinked with [EMIM]Cl exhibited more elastic properties (lower T g and higher tan values) and generally better mechanical features than those hardened with imidazole + choline
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