Nanostructured epoxy adhesives: A review

Epoxy adhesive is used in broad area of technology. Epoxy adhesives can be formulated to provide strong bond in different types of substrates over a vast range of conditions. Utilizing different types of nanoparticles with their unique properties can be used for tailoring the desired properties of adhesives. However, various aspects of nano-reinforced epoxy adhesives including type of nanoparticles, their shape and functionality which determines the compatibility between epoxy adhesive and nanoparticles should be taken into consideration. In this paper, the recent progress to improve the target properties of epoxy adhesives such as mechanical properties, fracture toughness and thermal stability in the present of nanoparticles are discussed.