curing of epoxy/ufnbrp nano composites using calorimetric method

In this study, the curing kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites were investigated in the presence of different percentages (0, 0#5, 1) of ultra fine nbr (ufnbr) # the morphology of the nanocomposites was investigated using sem and tem tests# the curing kinetics studies were carried out using differential scanning calorimetry according to isothermal condition at 65, 70, and 75 oc# the results showed that the surface area under the curve increased with 0#5 and 1% ufnbr and the total enthalpy increased with respect to the epoxy resin sample#the total enthalpy is decreased which may be due to the good interaction between the epoxy resin and the elastomeric nanoparticles