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ArticleSmall science2026

Naphthalene-Modified Cationic Initiators for Superior Polymerization Stability and Thermal Conductivity in Epoxy Thermosets.

Yewon Woo, Yeonha Ju, Naye Hong, Kyeong Pang, Mooho Lee, In Kim, Munju Goh

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Yewon WooDepartment of Chemical Engineering Konkuk University Seoul Republic of Korea.
Yeonha JuDepartment of Chemical Engineering Konkuk University Seoul Republic of Korea.
Naye HongDepartment of Chemical Engineering Konkuk University Seoul Republic of Korea.
Kyeong PangMaterial Research Center Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Suwon Republic of Korea.
Mooho LeeMaterial Research Center Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Suwon Republic of Korea.
In KimMaterial Research Center Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Suwon Republic of Korea.
Munju GohDepartment of Chemical Engineering Konkuk University Seoul Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6061-8625

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Abstract

Naphthalene-modified cationic initiators with tunable counteranions were developed to extend the epoxy curing lifetime, enabling the efficient formation of high-ordered networks in both conventional and liquid crystalline (LC) epoxy systems. The extended lifetime of these initiators allows the LC epoxies to maintain their inherently ordered structure during network formation, which is essential for efficient phonon transport. Differential scanning calorimetry demonstrated a broader exothermic peak width and a more uniform heat release profile, confirming controlled and efficient polymerization. X-ray diffraction analysis further demonstrated that the π-π stacking peak characteristic of the LC domains was clearly preserved, indicating that the mesogenic order was maintained after curing. Consequently, the cured LC epoxies exhibited a remarkably high thermal conductivity of 0.86 W m

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cationic initiatorsimine moietyliquid crystalline epoxynaphthalene‐modified cationsthermal conductivity

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PMID41810044
PMCPMC12970198

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