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5964229 
Journal Article 
Preparation of water-based epoxy resin and its application as an automotive air filter paper binder 
Ji, Y; Qiao, H; Liang, Y; Xu, G; Wang, Y; Hu, J 
2019 
Yes 
BioResources
ISSN: 1930-2126 
14 
3 
7148-7156 
English 
WOS:000478803800037 
Water-based epoxy resin emulsion was prepared by emulsifying o-cresol formaldehyde epoxy resin with self-emulsified epoxy curing agent synthesized in this study and then used as an environmentally friendly binder for automotive air filter paper. The preparation process of the self-emulsified epoxy curing agent was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The effects of neutralization degree (Neu) and amount of curing agent on the formation of epoxy resin emulsion were studied. The micro-morphology and size distribution of the epoxy resin latex were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic and static light scattering, respectively. The micro-structure of the air filter paper surface was studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The mechanical strength and moisture-resistance properties of air filter strengthened by the prepared water-based epoxy resin emulsion was tested and compared to three commercial binders. The prepared epoxy resin emulsion greatly enhanced the mechanical properties and moisture-resistance properties of the air filter paper while maintaining its filtration properties. Therefore, the epoxy resin emulsion can be used as an environmentally friendly water-based binder for automotive air filter paper with excellent comprehensive properties. 
Water-based epoxy resin; Automotive air filter paper; Moisture-resistance