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Processability Map of a Recyclable Thermoplastic for Structural Applications. Kinetics of Induction Period.

Sihem Zaidi¹, Daniel Sánchez-Rodríguez¹, Jordi Farjas¹

¹GRMT, Materials Research Group and Thermodynamics, Polytechnic School, University of Girona, Campus Montilivi, Edif. PII, E17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

|January 5, 2026

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This study details a new method for analyzing acrylic thermoplastic polymerization using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The resulting time-temperature-transformation (TTT) map offers a practical processing window for industrial applications.

Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Materials Chemistry

Background:

Acrylic thermoplastics are vital in composite manufacturing.
Understanding their polymerization kinetics is crucial for process optimization.
Thermal decomposition poses a challenge during processing.

Purpose of the Study:

To perform a kinetic analysis of acrylic thermoplastic polymerization and thermal decomposition.
To establish a time-temperature-transformation (TTT) processability map.
To introduce a novel method for quantifying the polymerization induction period.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive kinetic analysis of polymerization and thermal decomposition.
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) under isothermal and dynamic conditions.
Development of a novel methodology to quantify the induction period.

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The polymerization process exhibits a distinct induction period followed by rapid polymerization.
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