Thermal-mechanical Characterization of bio-based epoxy adhesive modified with cotton and epoxidised soybean oil

Naledi Dolly Monei, Vivekanandhan Chinnasamy, Pradeep Sahoo, Enoch Nifise Ogunmuyiwa, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Department of Chemical, and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Earth Science and Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on September 24, 2025

Abstract

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This study aims to leverage the environmentally friendly characteristics of bio-based epoxy resin and natural modifiers while reducing dependence on synthetic materials. To achieve this, the bio-based GreenPoxy resin was modified with natural modifiers, ...