Based on a popular course sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers, this comprehensive text presents a variety of methods to ensure optimum epoxy performance and reliability for a broad range of end-use applications. The book begins with a brief overview of the fundamentals of epoxy chemistry, then moves through a variety of topics, including curing agents; hybrid resins; improved durability, strength, and flexibility; fillers and extenders; adhesion promoters; and much more.