Epoxy Film Research Articles

Atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy characterization of the controlling of surface morphology of epoxy‐amine‐cured spin‐coated films

AbstractAtomic force microscopy (AFM) was successfully used to study spin‐coated, amine‐cured epoxy film microstructure and morphology. The air‐epoxy and epoxy‐substrate interfaces were examined using tapping‐mode height and phase imaging AFM. The impact of relative humidity on the morphology and microstructure of the surfaces was determined. AFM was able to elucidate the changes on the surface as relative humidity during processing increased. It was observed that large nodular formations formed on the epoxy surface expose to the air but not epoxy surface formed on the substrate in addition to varying regions of more or less compliant structures, which was attributed to carbamate formation caused by the amine curing agent reaction with atmospheric CO2. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to further elucidate interface and interphase morphology of spin‐coated epoxies. Experimentation also demonstrated that post‐curing above the glass transition did not change the morphology structure, suggesting surface structures are “locked‐in.” SEM was used to further elucidate how the interface and interphase change with changing environmental conditions at both the air‐epoxy and epoxy‐substrate interface/interphases, including the impact of atmospheric CO2 on Marangoni cell formation.

Boron nitride nanosheet @ quantum‐sized diamond nanocrystal complex/epoxy nanocomposites with enhancing thermal conductivity and sufficient dielectric breakdown strength

AbstractWith the development of high‐voltage and high‐power devices in the direction of compactness, lightness and extreme working environments, the contradiction between thermal conductivity and dielectric breakdown strength is becoming more and more obvious. In this work, a novel boron nitride nanosheet with uniformly dispersed diamond nanocrystalline (abbreviated as BA@DN) was prepared via facile acidizing hydroxylation, in situ copolymerization self‐assembly of dopamine and blending process. The obtained hybrid filler was employed to embed into epoxy matrix, showing enhanced thermal conductivity and sufficient dielectric breakdown strength. For example, the through‐plane and in‐plane thermal conductivity of epoxy composite with 5% BA@DN‐2 reaches to 0.56 and 3.824 W/m K, respectively. The study proposes a modified plane thermal conductivity model. Based on calculations, it was found that the modified thermal conductivity of 5% BA@DN‐2 is 3.47 W/m K, which is significantly higher than that of pure EP, specifically 17.35 times higher. These findings are significant in terms of materials science. while its alternating current and direct current dielectric breakdown strength are 48.84 and 136.31 kV/mm, about 85.68% and 99.1% of pure epoxy, respectively. The mechanism of outstanding dielectric breakdown strength was analyzed via dielectric characteristic, partial discharge performance and the theory of quantum size effect. In addition, a modified multi‐core model with a multilevel overlapping interface is presented.Highlights The acidified diamond nanocrystals (DNs) were attached to dopamine‐coated boron nitride nanocrystals by a blending process. The small size effect of DNs allows the epoxy film to have both high thermal conductivity and high insulation properties. A thermal conductivity correction model is proposed to eliminate the effect of graphite layer on the film.

Enhanced energy storage characteristics of the epoxy film with rigid phenyl-flexible etherified methylene chains

The introduction of highly polarized flexible segments into polymer molecular chains is an effective means to improve the dielectric constant and mechanical flexibility of polymers, which is important for improving the energy storage characteristics and applicability for the roll-to-roll process of metallic film capacitors. However, the introduction of flexible segments may adversely affect the heat resistance of polymer materials, which limits their application at high working temperatures. In this work, we have prepared a novel epoxy film with excellent comprehensive properties by introducing rigid phenyl and flexible etherified methylene side chains. For instance, the optimal epoxy film showed an energy storage density of 7.06 J cm–3 and 85% charge-discharge efficiency at room temperature and 420 kV mm–1. At 200 kV mm–1 and 110 °C, a working condition for the application of the electric vehicle, the prepared film still showed an energy storage density of 1.5 J cm–3 and charge-discharge efficiency of 86%, which is 3 times that of BOPP film. This work provides an idea for material designs of high-performance polymer film capacitors.

Preparation and characterization of lignin-based epoxy resin via one-step grafting of lignin with E-44 epoxy resin

Aiming for high-value utilization of lignin in pulping black liquor, lignin-based epoxy resin (RLEP) was synthesized by one-step grafting of refined lignin (RL) with E-44 epoxy resin, and then the lignin-based epoxy resin film (RLEPF) was prepared by using phenolic amine as the curing agent. The results showed that the lignin ethers were synthesized by copolymerizing the hydroxyl groups of lignin and the epoxy groups of E-44. Upon increasing the lignin dosage, the epoxy value of RLEP decreased, and the fracture surface of RLEPF changed from a clear-layered structure to an uneven rough surface. Furthermore, the increased lignin dosage resulted in enhancing the elongation at break of RLEPF while the tensile strength and thermal stability were decreased. Compared with the pure E-44 epoxy resin film, the elongation at break of the RLEPF-25 sample significantly improved from 10.61% to 136.51%. Therefore, the lignin-based epoxy resin film prepared by grafting refined lignin with E-44 exhibited excellent toughness. This novel study thus highlights pathways for the resource utilization of the pulping black liquor lignin.

Preparation of Fe–B/Epoxy Composite Films by the LbL-Assisted Composite Plating Method Using Epoxy-Coated Fe–B Ultrafine Particles

Metal-insulator composite films, including Fe-B ultrafine particles and insulating epoxy films, were synthesized by the layer-by-layer (LbL)-assisted composite plating method. In this method, charged magnetic ultrafine particles were attracted to the cathode by electrostatic force simultaneously with the deposition of insulating epoxy thin film. To suppress the oxidation of Fe-B ultrafine particles in the reaction aqueous solution for Fe-B/epoxy composite film deposition, Fe-B ultrafine particles were coated with epoxy by using the electroless plating method. It was clear that epoxy coating on Fe-B ultrafine particles effectively prevents oxidation. The film deposited using epoxy-coated Fe-B ultrafine particles exhibited a smoother film surface than those obtained using uncoated Fe-B ultrafine particles. However, the highest amount of Fe-B content obtained in the deposited film was approximately 36 vol.% using Fe-B ultrafine particles with a concentration of 1.0 g/L.

Laser–induced breakdown spectroscopy combined with surface coating to enhance emission line intensity of metallic elements in metal sheet

Emission intensity plays an important role in laser–induced breakdown spectroscopy. A new sample preparation method is proposed to enhance the emission intensity for determining metallic elements. A layer of epoxy resin film is cured on the surface of a metal sheet sample, and a laser beam is used to ablate the film and form a circular hole through it. Results show that by using the proposed method, the emission intensity for Al, Cr, Cu, Fe and W increases by 66.7%–699.6%, and the relative standard deviation (RSD) decreases from 6.5%–25.5% to 0.2%–12.9%. This suggests that emission lines with high intensity and low RSD can be obtained using the proposed method. This convenient and low–cost method has the potential for improving the quantification and imaging performance of bulk samples.

Investigation of the ductile deformation potential of microscale epoxy materials

In fiber reinforced polymers (FRP), the matrix, e.g. an epoxy system, usually has a microscopic size and therefore may have other properties than the standard bulk samples. It is known that a size effect exists, for epoxy also in terms of ductility or plasticity. However, to date, there is no physical, mechanochemical or molecular explanation for the correlation of plasticity and gauge volume, especially for an archetypical brittle standard epoxy matrix. The specific limits of the gauge volume for these ductile effects are unknown as well. Therefore, a new manufacturing method to produce thin epoxy films with thicknesses between 15 and 100μm is developed. These films are investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) with regard to the degree of cross-linking. The mechanical properties are determined by tensile and creep test, also at different temperatures. In the next step, a suitable analysis method for the correlation of molecular structure and mechanical deformation behavior is developed. Manufactured films are investigated by ex situ and in situ infrared spectroscopy (IR) to analyze the molecular mechanisms caused by load introduction. Various pre-processing and interpretation methods for the determination of spectral changes, such as peak shifts, are used to figure out the specific molecular changes related to the mechanical stress from the raw spectral data. It was possible to detect molecular changes of the highly cross-linked macromolecules as a result of plastic deformation caused by tensile load. Shear bands and necking are visualized by photoelastic analysis and a better understanding of the brittle material’s ability to form shear bands is achieved.

Improving the High-Temperature Energy Storage Performance of Epoxy Films: Moderately Reducing Unsaturation for Extremely High Efficiency.

The rapid development of renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and pulsed equipment requires energy storage media to have a high energy storage density and efficiency in a wide temperature range. The state-of-the-art biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film is insufficient to meet the growing demand for energy storage devices due to its low energy storage density and working temperature, which make it a research hotspot for developing dielectric energy storage materials. In this manuscript, based on the epoxy materials that have been shown as a potential energy storage medium, we aim to reduce the influence of the benzene ring delocalization structure on the energy storage losses and enhance the efficiency by gradually replacing them with cyclohexane structures to adjust the segment unsaturation of epoxy materials. The results show that by partially reducing the unsaturation of the curing agent, the epoxy material achieves an excellent high-temperature energy storage density of 2.21 J/cm3 at 150 °C and 300 MV/m while maintaining an extremely high energy storage efficiency of 99.2%. Leakage current density and high-voltage dielectric spectroscopy tests confirm that a moderate reduction of the segment unsaturation of epoxy materials can greatly inhibit polarization loss at high temperatures, which may explain their high energy storage efficiency.

Synthesis and characterization of phosphorylated cellulose nanocrystals for enhanced UV stability of epoxy nanocomposite films

Epoxy resins offer excellent chemical resistance, low-temperature curing, and low shrinkage. Despite these excellent properties, they are susceptible to UV degradation, which compromises their durability in outdoor applications. Herein, we fabricated a nanocomposite epoxy film based on phosphorylated cellulose nanocrystal (P-CNC) to improve the UV stability of cured epoxy resin by incorporating liquid ammonia-treated P-CNC into an epoxy matrix using integral blending method. Ammonium phosphate groups ((NH4)2HPO4) were formed by nucleophilic attack of phosphates by ammonia on the P-CNC surface. The functional groups, morphology, crystallinity index, and surface charges of P-CNC were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrophoretic light scattering (ELS), respectively. The effect of P-CNC on the UV stability of the fabricated epoxy nanocomposite film was investigated using FTIR and UV–Vis before and after exposure to UV photons. The results showed that the incorporation of 1.0 wt.% of surface-treated P-CNC into the epoxy matrix maintained the UV stability of the nanocomposite film up to 800 h. Finally, a mechanism for UV stability of P-CNC epoxy nanocomposite film was proposed whereby the (NH4)2HPO4 groups grafted onto the P-CNC surface absorb UV photons and convert them into low-energy thermal energy or short wavelength electromagnetic waves, which are not sufficient to initiate photodegradation of the nanocomposite film. Thus, this new film provides resistance against UV degradation for extended service life for outdoor applications of epoxy resin.

Introducing a new approach for designing advanced epoxy film adhesives with high mechanical, adhesion, and thermal properties by adding hybrid additives for structural bonding

BackgroundEpoxy-based adhesives are widely used in different industries in various forms. Among them, epoxy film adhesives are particularly applicable in constructing honeycomb structures in aerospace systems. However, these adhesives suffer from brittleness, low flexibility, and thermal stability. In the current paper, the effect of pure and functionalized SiO2 and ZrO2 nanoparticles (NPs), the addition of a block copolymer (butyl acrylate-block-styrene), and Novolac resin on the mechanical, thermal, and adhesive properties of the epoxy film adhesive were thoroughly studied. MethodsThe mechanical properties, thermal stability, and surface morphology of the epoxy adhesive samples were evaluated using tensile, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) images, respectively. More importantly, the Lap shear and Peel tests were utilized to investigate the adhesive properties. Significant findingsPure and functionalized NPs were added to the prepared epoxy adhesive samples. Intriguingly, compared to the non-functionalized NPs, by only adding 1 phr of each functionalized NPs to the formulation, the tensile modulus, tensile strength, and toughness increased to 66 %, 197 %, and 553 %, respectively. More importantly, the single lab shear and T-peel strength were increased as high as 121 % and 101 %, respectively, indicating a synergistic effect. After optimizing the parameters effective on the properties, FE-SEM images of the fractured surface of optimized samples were used to study the possible fracture mechanisms, including crack deflection, crack pinning, nanoparticle debonding, and shear band formation. Also, this synergistic effect was observed in the thermal stability where the only addition of 1 phr of functionalized NPs increased the decomposition onset temperature up to 40 ℃ higher than the neat one. This simple and applicable method can pave the way for using functionalized NPs in modifying epoxy adhesives.

The effect of PPY powder on the anticorrosive performance of a duplex cerium/epoxy coating

Polypyrrole powder was chemically synthesized using cerium tartrate as an oxidant. The powder was loaded into an epoxy resin to create a protective coating onto AZ91D Mg alloy. The coatings consisted of an inner cerium-based film and an epoxy layer loaded with different amounts of polypyrrole (0.2–5 wt%) on top. Infrared spectroscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy analysis were used to characterize the polymer powder. The anticorrosive properties of the coatings were studied in NaCl containing solution by applying electrochemical measurements such as polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and open circuit potential (OCP). Solution analysis was done to check the electrochemical results obtained. The corrosion resistance was remarkably improved by the addition of the polypyrrole. The best anticorrosive properties were achieved when the epoxy layer was loaded with 1 wt% of PPy. The results show a decrease in corrosion current density from 2.763 × 10-6 to 2.770 × 10-7 mA cm-2 when the polymer was loaded. In addition, the filler reduces the water absorption of the epoxy coating from 9 to 7%. The protective properties were attributed to the barrier behavior of the epoxy film, the corrosion inhibition effect of the PPy, and the self-healing effect of the cerium compounds present in the PPy powder.

Design and characterization of a novel supported epoxy film adhesive reinforced by Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoparticles

Film adhesives made from epoxy resin are typically used in different industries including transportation and aerospace to attach aluminum substrates together. These film adhesives offer a series of advantages including ease of application and handling, control over the adhesive thickness, minimal waste and uniform product as compared to other forms of adhesive like paste adhesives. Here, we try to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of these adhesives as well as to address poor ductility and weak fracture toughness of cured epoxy as major disadvantages. We used two dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx nanoparticles (NPs) which is the most well-known member of the emerging MXene family. MXenes a recent class of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, have attracted many attentions since they were synthesized in 2011.The particular structural and functional characteristics of MXenes make them good candidate for multifunctional composites. The addition of inorganic MXene NPs to epoxy matrix at 1 phr accompanied by phenolic resin (novolac type) improves the tensile strength, modulus, and toughness of the adhesive by 16.49%, 43.51%, and 17.19%, respectively. Using MXene NP-containing epoxy film adhesives for attaching aluminum pieces together, we realized that the presence of MXene increases the single-lap shear strength and T-peel strength by 32.69% and 37.94%, respectively.in addition, the thermal stability of the MXene NP-containing film adhesives was improved, as indicated by 10.51% increase in the initial degradation temperature.

A unique anti-corrosion composite coating with CO2 gas barrier and acid resistance suitable for CCUS environment

In the process of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), carbon dioxide is in long-term contact with metal pipelines and devices. Therefore, in the CCUS environment the corrosion of carbon dioxide to metals limits the service life. Herein we have explored the failure of epoxy (EP) coating in the CO2 corrosion environment. Based on this, a unique g-C3N4-ESO-EP anti-corrosion coating suitable for CCUS conditions was prepared by using graphene-C3N4 (g-C3N4) nanosheet and epoxy silane oligomer (ESO) one-step method. The semiconductor g-C3N4 prepared by the secondary thermal stripping method provides plentiful CO2 adsorption sites and prevents the diffusion of corrosive ions (gathered state CO2, CO32−, HCO3−, H+) in the EP coating. The CO2 gas permeability of g-C3N4-ESO-EP film (with thickness of 100 μm) is approximately 45.94% lower than that of EP film. After immersion in 1.0 M acid corrosion environment, the protection efficiency of g-C3N4-ESO-EP coating is 99.99%. After adding ESO, the “bridging effect” formed at the interface reduces the interface defects between the resin and the nano-sheet, and synergistically enhances the adhesion between the coating and the substrate. The g-C3N4-ESO-EP coating has passed the test of severe simulated CCUS corrosion environment (4 days in 3.0 MPa CO2 and 3.5 wt% NaCl solution). The |Z|0.01Hz value of g-C3N4-ESO-EP coating after immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution for 120 days maintained 1.73 × 1011 O cm2, indicating the coating has long-term corrosion resistance. This work provides a new and simple method to improve the CO2 resistance of EP coating and reveals the importance of functional composite coating for metal protection in CCUS process.

A resveratrol based active ester cured epoxy film with low dielectric loss and high thermal performances

The production of epoxy resins with low dissipation factor (Df) remains an alluring yet challenging task. In this work, we successfully synthesized a novel resveratrol based active ester (ResE) by a one-step method using the renewable resveratrol as raw material. The structure of ResE was characterized using FTIR and NMR techniques. The phenol biphenyl epoxy (SQXN-324) was cured with ResE, the SQXN/ResE system boasted a favorable dielectric constant (Dk) of 2.78 and dissipation factor (Df) of 3.5 × 10−3 at a high frequency of 10 GHz. Additionally, the SQXN/ResE system exhibited impressive thermal performances, with a 5 % weight loss temperature (T5%) of 368 °C, a residual carbon of 34 wt% at 800 °C in N2 atmosphere, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 154 °C, a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 61.9 ppm/°C from 25 °C to Tg and the CTE of 130 ppm/°C from Tg to 250 °C. These findings suggested that a biomass curing agent for epoxy with low Df and high thermal performances were successfully developed, it had potential applications in the high frequency communication field and microelectronics industry.

Preparation of cellulose nanoparticles/epoxy resin composites using the in-situ reaction method for strengthening and toughening epoxy resin film simultaneously

To improve the mechanical properties of epoxy resin (EP), cellulose nanoparticles (CNP)/EP composites were prepared using an in-situ reaction method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis showed that cellulose nanocrystalline (CNC) decomposed into CNP in the reaction, and grafted with epoxy resin E44. Environmental scanning electron microscope analysis showed that the CNP had good interfacial compatibility and dispersion in the EP. TEM analysis showed that the CNC decomposed into CNP during the process of copolymerization with epoxy resin E44, and the size of the CNP was around 50–100 nm. With the addition of 0.3 wt% CNC, the tensile strength of the CNP/EP composite film increased by 24%, the tensile modulus increased by 26%, the elongation at break increased by 61%, and tensile toughness increased by 101%. Therefore, in this work, we presented a novel cellulose nanoparticle to simultaneously strengthen and toughen epoxy resin.

Investigation of Superhydrophobic and Anticorrosive Epoxy Films with Al2O3 Nanoparticles on Different Surfaces.

In this study, superhydrophobic epoxy coatings were prepared on different surfaces by utilizing hydrophobized aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles. The dispersions containing epoxy and inorganic nanoparticles with different contents were coated on glass, galvanized steel, and skin-passed galvanized steel substrates by the dip coating method. The contact angles of the obtained surfaces were measured via a contact angle meter device, and the surface morphologies were analyzed by utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The corrosion resistance was performed in the corrosion cabinet. The surfaces showed superhydrophobic properties with high contact angles greater than 150° and self-cleaning properties. SEM images indicated that the surface roughness increased as the concentration increased by the incorporation of Al2O3 nanoparticles into epoxy surfaces. The increase in surface roughness was supported by atomic force microscopy analysis on glass surfaces. It was determined that the corrosion resistance of the galvanized and skin-passed galvanized surfaces increased with the increase of Al2O3 nanoparticle concentration. It has been shown that red rust formation on skin-passed galvanized surfaces was reduced, although they have low corrosion resistance due to roughening on their surfaces.

Enhanced mechanical and thermal properties while maintaining transparency of epoxy resin film by introducing shear-oriented cellulose nanocrystals

Alignment of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in the aqueous phase have been studied in depth. However, there are few reports on the orientation control of CNCs as rod-like nano fillers in epoxy resins. In this research, the rheological behavior of CNCs/epoxy resin system before curing indicating that CNCs in which can be oriented through shear-induced orientation. Based on this point, shear-oriented CNCs reinforced resin composite films were successfully prepared, mechanical properties, optical properties and thermal stability of which were systematically investigated. Firstly, mechanical properties of composite films can be significantly improved by introducing oriented CNCs at all CNC content. And the aspect ratio of oriented CNCs also has an obvious impact on their enhancement effect. Secondly, although their transmittance decreases with the increase of CNC content, it is possible to obtain composite films with a transmittance close to that of pure epoxy resin film by adjusting the preparation process of CNCs. Finally, the thermal stability of oriented CNCs reinforced epoxy resin composite films at low CNC content is improved, but then decreases with the increase of CNC content. The successful preparation of oriented CNCs reinforced epoxy resin composite films with better mechanical and thermal properties while maintaining transparency will be conducive to expanding the applications of epoxy resins reinforced with rod like micro/nano fillers.

Evaluation of XD 10 Polyamide Electrospun Nanofibers to Improve Mode I Fracture Toughness for Epoxy Adhesive Film Bonded Joints

The demand for ever-lighter structures raises the interest in bonding as a joining method, especially for materials that are difficult to join with traditional welding and bolting techniques. Structural adhesives, however, are susceptible to defects, but can be toughened in several ways: by changing their chemical composition or by adding fillers, even of nanometric size. Nanomaterials have a high surface area and limited structural defects, which can enhance the mechanical properties of adhesives depending on their nature, quantity, size, and interfacial adhesion. This work analyzes the Mode I fracture toughness of joints bonded with METLBOND® 1515-4M epoxy film and XantuLayr electrospun XD 10 polyamide nanofibers. Two joint configurations were studied, which differed according to the position of the nanomat within the adhesive layer: one had the nanofibers at the substrate/adhesive interfaces, and the other had the nanofibers in the center of the adhesive layer. Double cantilever beam joints were manufactured to evaluate the Mode I fracture toughness of the bonding with and without nano-reinforcement. The nanofibers applied at the substrate/adhesive interface improved the Mode-I fracture toughness by 32%, reaching the value of 0.55 N/mm. SEM images confirm the positive contribution of the nanofibers, which appear stretched and pulled out from the matrix. No fracture toughness variation was detected in the joints with the nanofibers placed in the middle of the adhesive layer.

Temporary Anti-Corrosive Double Layer on Zinc Substrate Based on Chitosan Hydrogel and Epoxy Resin.

In practice, metal structures are frequently transported or stored before being used. Even in such circumstances, the corrosion process caused by environmental factors (moisture, salty air, etc.) can occur quite easily. To avoid this, metal surfaces can be protected with temporary coatings. The objective of this research was to develop coatings that exhibit effective protective characteristics while also allowing for easy removal, if required. Novel, chitosan/epoxy double layers were prepared on zinc by dip-coating to obtain temporary tailor-made and peelable-on-demand, anti-corrosive coatings. Chitosan hydrogel fulfills the role of a primer that acts as an intermediary between the zinc substrate and the epoxy film to obtain better adhesion and specialization. The resulting coatings were characterized using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The impedance of the bare zinc was increased by three orders of magnitude when the protective coatings were applied, proving efficient anti-corrosive protection. The chitosan sublayer improved the adhesion of the protective epoxy coating. The structural integrity and absolute impedance of the protective layers were conserved in both basic and neutral environments. However, after fulfilling its lifespan, the chitosan/epoxy double-layered coating could be removed after treatment with a mild acid without damaging the substrate. This was because of the hydrophilic properties of the epoxy layer, as well as the tendency of chitosan to swell in acidic conditions.

Klein-tunneling Increases the signal modulation rate of elastic wave systems

The field of signal processing is focused on increasing the modulation rate over a wide frequency range. In this paper, we introduce a new strategy for accelerating modulation, specifically in the case of thermal modulation. Klein tunneling is a counterintuitive effect in quantum systems, which allows a quasiparticle to pass through a barrier perfectly under certain conditions. First, we construct quasiparticles that satisfy Klein tunneling conditions by pre-etching and covering epoxy films on a patterned substrate. Then, by using the temperature sensitivity of the epoxy, we produced an artificial barrier through thermal modulation. By elevating the barrier to the Kleinian tunneling threshold in the middle of the elastic wave path using the sandwich structure, the path was instantly interrupted when the barrier was raised beyond this point, allowing for on/off switching of the path in a short temperature interval using this strategy. Furthermore, we expanded the understanding of elastic wave tunneling through the quasiparticle model and simulated Klein tunneling in a structure devoid of Dirac points, as found in graphene. These studies do not rely on the band structure of the degenerate state for simulation purposes, demonstrating the potential for immediate applications and providing new avenues for future research.