In high-end fields such as aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics, composite materials are widely used due to their superior performance. Behind these high-performance composites, IOTA 1170 plays a crucial role as a "performance enhancer."

Composite materials typically consist of reinforcing materials (such as glass fiber and carbon fiber) and matrix materials (such as epoxy resin and polyurethane). However, due to the significant differences in chemical properties between the reinforcing and matrix materials, the interfacial bonding between them is often insufficient, which severely affects the overall performance of the composite material. IOTA 1170 is key to solving this problem.

In thermoplastic systems such as epoxy resin, polyurethane, phenolic resin, melamine resin, polyimide resin, and furan resin, IOTA 1170 can significantly improve the compatibility of fillers in the resin. Through its unique molecular structure, it forms a uniform chemical film on the filler surface. This film can chemically react with the resin matrix, thereby establishing a strong chemical bond. This chemical bond is far stronger and more durable than physical adsorption, significantly improving the mechanical properties, electrical properties, and durability of the composite material.

Of particular note is the higher crosslinking density exhibited after hydrolysis of IOTA 1170. This means that composite materials treated with IOTA 1170 have a denser internal structure and superior performance. This advantage is even more pronounced under humid conditions, significantly extending the service life of the composite material in damp environments.

In addition to its applications in traditional composite materials, IOTA 1170 can also be used for metal surface modification. After coating a metal surface with a coating containing IOTA 1170, its silanol groups can combine with the hydroxyl groups on the metal surface, forming metal-siloxane bonds through further curing, thereby providing excellent corrosion protection for the metal.