2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole: a comprehensive review of its application in electronic encapsulation resins abstract: 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole (2e4mi) is a widely utilized imidazole derivative primarily employed as a curing agent and accelerator in epoxy resin systems, particularly those used in electronic encapsulation. this review provides a comprehensive overview of 2e4mi’s properties, curing mechanisms, and performance characteristics within electronic encapsulation...