From synthesis to recycling, the full lifecycle of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Hyperbranched epoxy resins attract growing attention in academia and industry for their high crosslinking ability and unique hole-containing topological structure, yet no single reference has covered their complete lifecycle. Hyperbranched Epoxy Resins: Synthesis, Applications, and Recycling, authored by a team of polymer scientists with collectively over 200 publications and 85 patents, delivers that unified treatment from fundamental chemistry through degradation and recycling mechanisms.

The book details synthesis methods, characterization of chemical and topological structure, and homogeneously reinforcing and toughening mechanisms for common epoxy resins. Application coverage spans electrical and electronic materials, pouring filling and sealing materials, and flame-resistant materials. Chapters on high-performance carbon fiber composites address interfacial interaction improvement between matrix and fibers, while dedicated sections treat degradation pathways and recycling strategies.

Readers will also find:

• Thorough background on thermoset resin properties including adhesion, corrosion resistance, chemical stability, and dielectric behavior in industrial contexts
• Detailed characterization protocols for both chemical structure and topological architecture of hyperbranched epoxy resins using current analytical methods
• Coverage of reinforcing and toughening mechanisms that improve mechanical performance when hyperbranched resins are blended with conventional epoxy systems
• Discussion of interfacial interaction improvement mechanisms between polymer matrices and carbon fibers in high-performance composite fabrication
• Analysis of degradation pathways and recycling strategies addressing the full end-of-life cycle for hyperbranched epoxy resin systems

Polymer chemists, materials scientists, and chemical engineers working with thermoset resins will find this book an authoritative single-source reference. By connecting synthesis, structural characterization, application performance, and end-of-life recycling, it equips researchers and industrial practitioners to advance hyperbranched epoxy resin development across the entire product lifecycle.

List of Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1 Background and basic knowledge of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Junheng Zhang and Daohong Zhang

Chapter 2 Properties and characterization methods of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Kai Cheng and Xian Wang

Chapter 3 Synthesis methods of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Yu Jiang, Aolin Wang, Yufei Zhang, Mengting Du and Sufang Chen

Chapter 4 Applications of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Zejun Xu, Zi Wang and Xingping Zhou

Chapter 5 Reinforcing and toughening and mechanism of hyperbranched epoxy resins

Junheng Zhang and Daohong Zhang

Chapter 6 Degradation and recycling of epoxy resins and their composites

Minghui Cui, Mengqiu Quan, Genzheng Sha and Jing Chen

Chapter 7 Hyperbranched epoxy resins vitrimers

Xicheng Yuan and Zhihuan Weng

Chapter 8 Perspective

Yu Jiang, Kai Cheng, Xiongjie Li and Daohong Zhang

Index