the multifaceted role of 2-phenylimidazole in epoxy encapsulants for electronic devices abstract: epoxy encapsulants are integral to the reliability and performance of electronic devices, providing crucial protection against environmental factors, mechanical stress, and electrical leakage. 2-phenylimidazole (2-pi) has emerged as a significant component in epoxy encapsulant formulations, acting primarily as a curing agent and accelerator....