1-isobutyl-2-methylimidazole as a latent curing agent in waterborne epoxy resin systems: performance, mechanism, and application abstract: waterborne epoxy resin systems are gaining prominence as environmentally benign alternatives to solvent-based counterparts. this article explores the application of 1-isobutyl-2-methylimidazole (ib2mi) as a latent curing agent in these systems. we delve into the curing mechanism, focusing on its...