polymerresin
Polymerresin is a broad term for resinous materials that form a polymer network upon curing. These materials are derived from polymerizable monomers and are used in a range of applications including coatings, adhesives, moldings, encapsulation, and additive manufacturing. Polymerresins can be thermosetting, where a crosslinked network forms during curing, or thermoplastic, where the material remains melt-processed but may later crosslink in some formulations. Curing mechanisms commonly involve chemical initiation, heat, or light.
Chemistries commonly encountered in polymerresins include epoxy, acrylic and methacrylate, polyurethane, polyester, and various vinyl ester
formulations typically include the base resin, reactive diluents or oligomers to adjust viscosity, curing agents or
Properties of polymerresins vary with formulation but commonly include high hardness and chemical resistance for epoxy-
Safety and environmental considerations include handling hazards from volatile components and curing agents, emissions during processing,