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Construction and Performance Study of BDDE-Toughened Modified Mannich Base Epoxy System
Siyu Wu1,2, Suining Zheng1, Wenlan Zhang2
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710061, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 14, 2026
Summary
This study developed a toughened epoxy resin system for anti-skid applications, improving flexibility and adhesion. The novel curing agent ensures rapid curing at ambient temperatures, mitigating brittleness and cracking issues.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Epoxy resin (EP) anti-skid systems suffer from brittleness and cracking.
- There is a need for improved EP systems with enhanced mechanical properties and adhesion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a toughened epoxy resin system for anti-skid applications.
- To address brittleness, low shrinkage, strong adhesion, and rapid ambient temperature curing.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized a flexible aliphatic amine Mannich base curing agent (Curing Agent B) using 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE), triethylenetetramine (TETA), formaldehyde (F), and cardanol.
- Investigated the influence of composition ratios on mechanical properties, curing performance, adhesion to asphalt, and thermal shrinkage.
- Incorporated epoxy-terminated polyurethane (EPU) prepolymer.
Main Results:
- Optimized composition achieved an elongation at break of 44.3%, tensile strength of 7.0 MPa, bond strength of 6.9 MPa, and impact toughness of 1.77 J/cm².
- The system demonstrated rapid curing at low (0–5 °C) and room temperatures (25 °C).
- Bisphenol F epoxy resin integration yielded optimal thermal expansion properties.
Conclusions:
- The developed flexible aliphatic amine Mannich base curing agent significantly enhances the toughness and flexibility of epoxy anti-skid systems.
- The optimized epoxy system exhibits excellent mechanical properties, strong adhesion, and rapid curing capabilities, suitable for demanding anti-skid applications.
- The study provides a viable solution to improve the performance and durability of epoxy-based anti-skid materials.
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