ABSTRACT
Coupling agents are active compounds that are capable of bonding organic polymer systems to inorganic substrates such as glass, mineral fillers, metals, and metallic oxides. In composites, the stable bond formed via the coupling agent leads to significant property-enhancing effects. Coupling agents are used in filled polymer systems, including both thermosets and thermoplastics, such as glass fiber reinforced epoxy resins, phenolics, and rubber applications.
