This large industry utilizes various resin systems including polyester, epoxy, and other specialty resins.

Fiber reinforcement materials are added to the resin system to provide strength to the finished part.

Strongest demands come from aircraft & aerospace, wind energy, as well as from the automotive industry with optimized resin systems.

The resin system may be solvent-based, water-based, or (more commonly in North America) a hot-melt.

To obtain the required quality, on one hand, the resin system has to be developed and optimized accordingly.

Nanoparticle reinforced resins have been found to offer two distinct advantages over current resin systems,.

A fit-for-purpose flexible/elastomeric resin system used as a waterproofing membrane will last for many years with just occasional inspection needed.

It is also used for reinforcing fillers in a resin system.

In filled resin systems, fillers replace some of the reinforcements; 5 to 25% filler is used by weight.

Epoxy-based composites have environmental, production, and cost advantages over other resin systems.