Coordination Compound (2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium)[CuBr] as Catalyst for the Curing Process of Epoxy Vinyl Ester Binders.

This article presents a study on the synthesis and catalytic properties of copper complex (TPhTz)[CuBr] (here TPhTz is 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium). The obtained complex was characterized by various spectroscopic methods. The catalytic properties of the complex were evaluated in the curing of an epoxy vinyl ester system and their effectiveness was compared with that of cobalt octoate (its synonyms are known as Co(Oct), cobalt(II) 2-ethylhexanoate, cobalt isocaprylate, etc.

Recycling of Epoxy/Fiberglass Composite Using Supercritical Ethanol with (2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium)[CuCl] Complex.

The widespread use of polymer composite materials (PCM) leads to an increase in non-recyclable waste. This paper discusses the feasibility of recycling fiberglass with an epoxy matrix by solvolysis in ethanol under supercritical conditions. The solvolysis process completes successfully within four hours in an environment of a pure solvent containing 10% water at a temperature of 280 °C when the solvent passes into the supercritical state.