Thermosetting Resin Composition with Amide Particles for Higher Toughness

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing thermosetting resin compositions do not adequately form cured products with high enough toughness for applications requiring enhanced mechanical strength.

Innovation Solution

A thermosetting resin composition containing a first resin and resin particles with an amide bond, featuring specific functional groups and viscosity ranges, is used to enhance the toughness of the cured product.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If an epoxy resin composition containing resin particles with polyamide resin is used to increase toughness, then the toughness of the cured product is improved, but the mechanical strength and overall performance remain insufficient for high-demanding applications

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovetoughnessVSAvoidmechanical strength
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the second functional group content (25-190 mmol/kg) and relative viscosity (1.50-2.50) of the second resin. These parameter optimizations enable the resin particles to form stronger interfacial bonds with the first resin, significantly improving both toughness and mechanical strength simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by combining the first thermosetting resin with resin particles containing the second resin having amide bonds and specific functional groups. This composite structure creates a synergistic effect where the interface between the two materials is strengthened through chemical bonding, resulting in enhanced overall mechanical properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition results in a cured product with significantly improved toughness, making it suitable for demanding applications such as aircraft bodies and golf club shafts.

Implementation Method 1

the first resin contains a first functional group capable of reacting with the one or more second functional groups

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical Bonding: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

a cured product formed by thermally curing the thermosetting resin composition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal Curing: Heat Treatment

Data Source

PatentEP4624533A1Thermosetting resin composition and cured product
Publication Date: 2025.10.01 POLYPLASTICS-EVONIK CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a thermosetting resin composition that forms a cured product having even higher toughness, and the like. The present disclosure mainly provides a thermosetting resin composition containing: a first resin which is a thermosetting resin; and resin particles containing a second resin having an amide bond. The second resin contains one or more second functional groups selected from the group consisting of an amino group, a carboxy group, an isocyanate group, and a carboxylic anhydride group. The first resin contains a first functional group capable of reacting with the second functional group. The second resin contains the one or more second functional group in an amount of from 25 to 190 mmol/kg. The second resin has a relative viscosity of from 1.50 to 2.50.