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...