A Chinese research team has introduced two novel epoxy curing agents designed to overcome the typical limitations of conventional systems—namely brittleness and poor low-temperature performance. In their new reference book “Epoxy Resins“, the authors Dornbusch, Christ and Rasing explain the basics of the chemistry of the epoxy group and use specific formulations to explain the use of epoxy and phenoxy resins in industrial coatings – including corrosion protection, floor coatings, powder coatings and internal can coatings. Mechanical and electrical synergies under extreme conditionsEpoxy composites cured with NBOn also demonstrate stable electrical resistance, with deviations of less than ±5 % over 30 days of cryogenic exposure. According to the authors, the key to this performance lies in free volume engineering, as validated using Williams–Landel–Ferry (WLF) modelling. The work presents a promising foundation for next-generation functional coatings that combine high mechanical durability with electrical reliability—even under extreme thermal stress.