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Curing agents for epoxy resins

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Chemistry and Technology of Epoxy Resins

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In order to convert epoxy resins to hard, infusible thermoset networks it is necessary to use crosslinking agents. These crosslinkers , hardeners or curing agents as they are widely known, promote cross-linking or curing of epoxy resins. Curing can occur by either homopolymerisation initiated by a catalytic curing agent or a polyaddition/copolymerisation reaction with a multifunctional curing agent. Specific curing mechanisms will be detailed within the ensuing sections.

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Ashcroft, W.R. (1993). Curing agents for epoxy resins. In: Ellis, B. (eds) Chemistry and Technology of Epoxy Resins. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2932-9_2

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