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ReviewPolymers2025

Research Progress on Epoxy Resins in Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Zirui Tang, Xinyou Liu, Xinhao Feng

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Zirui TangCollege of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
Xinyou LiuCollege of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
Xinhao FengCollege of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2016YFD0600704
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epoxy resins have been extensively employed in cultural heritage conservation as both adhesive and reinforcement materials owing to their exceptional bonding strength, relatively low toxicity, and cost-effectiveness. This review initially outlines the fundamental material characteristics of epoxy resins and subsequently examines their contemporary applications in artifact restoration. Subsequently, it synthesizes the research advancements documented over the past two decades, with a focus on critical challenges associated with their application in cultural heritage preservation, including susceptibility to aging, inherent brittleness, and prolonged curing time. The corresponding modification strategies are systematically examined, including strategies for aging resistance enhancement, toughness improvement, and rapid-curing techniques. Finally, potential future directions for epoxy resin applications in conservation are critically evaluated. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of epoxy resins' performance and modification methodologies, thereby offering valuable insights to guide future research on its application in cultural heritage conservation.

Indexed as

cultural relicsepoxy resinsmodification processrestoration and conservation

Identifiers

PMID40647759
PMCPMC12251851

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