Epoxy Resin Whitepapers
This section hosts technical documents, research briefs, and historical accounts that are either authored in-house or curated from open-access sources. All downloadable content is vetted for accuracy and relevance to epoxy resin science, engineering, and industry practice.
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History of Epoxy Resin — From Pierre Castan to Modern Composites
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A detailed 25-page review of epoxy resin development, featuring early patents by Pierre Castan and Sylvan Greenlee, major milestones in industrial adoption, and references to key literature including Handbook of Epoxy Resins.
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ASTM Standards Overview — Mechanical and Chemical Testing for Epoxies
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Summarizes ASTM D638, D790, D695, D256, and other standards relevant to epoxy mechanical property evaluation, with practical notes on specimen prep, conditioning, and interpretation.
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Epoxy Flooring Safety & Hazardous Material Considerations
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Outlines chemical safety considerations for installers, covering amine sensitization, ventilation requirements, PPE, and relevant workplace exposure limits.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome contributions from researchers, engineers, and industry professionals. To submit a whitepaper:
- Ensure it is in PDF format, preferably with embedded metadata (title, author, keywords).
- Include full references and, if applicable, DOI or ISBN.
- Indicate licensing — default is CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
- Email the file to submissions@epoxy.ac.
Licensing
Unless otherwise noted, whitepapers on this site are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).