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PrefaceGENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT EPOXY POLYMERSPolymerization Chemistry of Epoxy MonomersTransformations During the Formation of an Epoxy NetworkGeneral Properties of Epoxy NetworksPART I: New Polymers/MaterialsTHERMOPLASTIC EPOXY POLYMERSIntroductionSynthesis and Characterization of Epoxy ThermoplasticsFundamental Properties of Epoxy ThermoplasticsConclusionsEPOXY FUNCTIONAL ACRYLIC POLYMERS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COATING APPLICATIONSIntroductionEpoxy Functional Acrylic Polymers (Epoxy Acrylates)Synthesis of Epoxy AcrylatesDesign of Epoxy Acrylates as Film-Forming Components in CoatingsCross-Linking Reactions in Coating SystemsConclusionsEPOXY POLYMERS BASED ON RENEWABLE RESOURCESIntroductionSynthesis and Polymerization of Monomers and Macromonomers Bearing Multiple Epoxy FunctionsSynthesis and Polymerization of Monomers Bearing a Single Epoxy GroupConclusionsPART II: (Nano)Structured Epoxy NetworksNANOSTRUCTURED EPOXIES BY THE USE OF BLOCK COPOLYMERSIntroductionFormation Mechanisms of Nanostructures in ThermosetsMorphologies of Epoxy Thermosets Modified With Block CopolymersThermomechanical Properties of Nanostructured ThermosetsConclusionsSELF-ASSEMBLY OF EPOXY-BASED POLYMERSIntroductionLinear Nanostructured EpoxiesCrosslinked Nanostructured EpoxiesPossible Applications of Nanostructured EpoxiesPOLYMER DISPERSED LIQUID CRYSTAL, THERMOTROPIC AND OTHER RESPONSIVE EPOXY POLYMERSEpoxy-Based Polymer Dispersed Liquid CrystalPolymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Prepared by PIPSBlock Copolymers Used as a Polymer Dispersing Agent for Liquid CrystalEpoxy Polymers Based on Azo-Benzene Organic MoleculesConclusions and PerspectivesPOSS AND OTHER HYBRID EPOXY POLYMERSIntroductionEpoxy-Silica HybridsEpoxy-POSS HybridsConclusionsLAMELLAR SILICATE-MODIFIED EPOXIESIntroductionStructure and Properties of Lamellar (Phyllo) SilicatesMorphologies of Lamellar Silicates-Polymer NanocompositesChemical Modification of Lamellar Silicates for Epoxy NetworksDispersion and Structuration of Lamellar Silicates in the Initial FormulationStructuration of Lamellar Silicates in a Reactive MediumMechanical Properties of Lamellar Silicates-Modified EpoxiesTernary Blends Based on Epoxy/Layered SilicatesBarrier Properties of Nanoclay-Modified EpoxiesConclusionsEPOXY/CARBON NANOTUBE NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionPreparation of Epoxy/CNT NanocompositesProperties of Epoxy/CNT NanocompositesSummary and OutlookPART III: Innovative Formulations and ProcessingEPOXY ADHESIVES: A VIEW OF THE PRESENT AND THE FUTUREIntroductionRequirements and Conditions for the Design of an Epoxy FormulationCriteria for Selecting Adhesive FormulationsConclusions and PerspectivesUV-CURED NANOSTRUCTURED EPOXY COATINGSIntroductionOrganic-Organic Nanocomposite Epoxy CoatingsOrganic-Inorganic Nanocomposite Epoxy CoatingsConclusionsELECTRON BEAM CURING OF EPOXY COMPOSITESIntroduction to Electron Beam CuringMaterial's FeaturesManufacturing ProcessPerspectivesCOMPOSITE PROCESSING: STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE TRENDSIntroductionInfusionResin Transfer MoldingPrepregAlternative Mold Heating MethodsSheet Molding Compound (SMC)/Bulk Molding Compound (BMC)Filament WindingPultrusionExpandable Epoxy SystemsConclusions and Trends for the FutureTHERMOPLASTIC CURABLE FORMULATIONSIntroductionTypical Preparation of Thermoplastic Curable FormulationsRheological Behavior of Blends of Block Copolymer and Thermoset PrecursorsChoice of the HardenerProcessing and PropertiesConclusionsSTRUCTURAL EPOXY FOAMSBackgroundContinuum-Level Model for Foaming MaterialsMaterial Models and Experiments to Populate Numerical ModelNumerical MethodModel ValidationDiscussion and Suggested Improvements to the ModelNew Foaming Strategies to Minimize Gravity-Induced Density GradientsSummarySELF-HEALING EPOXY COMPOSITESIntroductionSequestered Healing-Agent SystemsIntrinsically Healing MaterialsPotential Applications of Self-Healing Mate