Isoconversional Analysis for Determining the Cure Kinetic Parameters and Reaction Model of Benzoxazine Resin
Research Mentor(s)
Peyron, Mark, 1961-
Description
The kinetic parameters (activation energy and pre-exponential) for curing of benzoxazine resins have been modeled through isoconversional methods using non-isothermal modulated differential scanning calorimetry data. The Friedman, Popescu, and advanced nonlinear isoconversional methods were used to measure the dependency of activation energy on the extent of conversion. All three isoconversional methods predicted similar activation energy values in a model-free way. The compensation effect was then utilized to determine the dependence of the pre-exponential parameter on the extent of conversion. Combining the MDSC data and kinetic parameters revealed the master shape of the conversion-dependent kinetic model function in which several mathematical functions are suggested. Isoconversional methods elucidate that benzoxazine resin follows complex multi-step kinetics in which simple reaction models are insufficient to model the true curing behavior.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
17-5-2018 12:00 AM
End Date
17-5-2018 12:00 AM
Department
Engineering and Design
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Thermal analysis; Calorimetry; Heat engineering; Chemical kinetics--Effect of temperature on
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Image
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English
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Isoconversional Analysis for Determining the Cure Kinetic Parameters and Reaction Model of Benzoxazine Resin
The kinetic parameters (activation energy and pre-exponential) for curing of benzoxazine resins have been modeled through isoconversional methods using non-isothermal modulated differential scanning calorimetry data. The Friedman, Popescu, and advanced nonlinear isoconversional methods were used to measure the dependency of activation energy on the extent of conversion. All three isoconversional methods predicted similar activation energy values in a model-free way. The compensation effect was then utilized to determine the dependence of the pre-exponential parameter on the extent of conversion. Combining the MDSC data and kinetic parameters revealed the master shape of the conversion-dependent kinetic model function in which several mathematical functions are suggested. Isoconversional methods elucidate that benzoxazine resin follows complex multi-step kinetics in which simple reaction models are insufficient to model the true curing behavior.