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The present chapter deals with the applications and drawbacks of epoxy/thermoplastic blends. The fundamentals of epoxy/thermoplastic blends are discussed. The different toughening technologies applied to epoxy resins for advanced composites are thoroughly discussed and their commercial outcomes presented. Some applications like adhesives and self-healing are also introduced. For each application field, when appropriate, examples of commercial exploitation for the epoxy/thermoplastic blends are given to present the reader to the practical down to earth applications. In some cases, i.e., self healing, the future applications are presented.
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Cicala, G., Mannino, S. (2016). Applications of Epoxy/Thermoplastic Blends. In: Parameswaranpillai, J., Hameed, N., Pionteck, J., Woo, E. (eds) Handbook of Epoxy Blends. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18158-5_28-1
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