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A simple, physically intuitive alternative for fitting temperature-dependent kinetic data.

Elizabeth R Bartlett¹, Ward H Thompson¹

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, USA.

The Journal of Chemical Physics

|June 23, 2026

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A new global Arrhenius approach offers a thermodynamically grounded method for analyzing temperature-dependent data, providing physical insights beyond traditional models. This method accurately fits kinetic data, revealing systematic trends linked to molecular properties.

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Area of Science:

Physical Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Thermodynamics

Background:

Traditional models like Vogel-Fulcher-Tammann (VFT) and Arrhenius equations are widely used for temperature-dependent data.
These models often lack clear physical interpretations for their parameters.
A need exists for a more physically grounded approach to describe temperature dependence.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce a novel
global Arrhenius
approach for fitting temperature-dependent data.
Provide a thermodynamically motivated description with interpretable parameters.
Demonstrate the utility of this new approach using kinetic data.

Main Methods:

Developed a new mathematical model inspired by dynamical Maxwell relations.
Applied the model to temperature-dependent kinetic data (diffusion coefficients, viscosity, solution conductivity).
Compared fitting quality with VFT and Arrhenius equations.

Main Results:

The global Arrhenius approach provides fits of comparable quality to VFT and Arrhenius equations.
Parameters derived from the new model exhibit systematic trends with molecular characteristics (e.g., alkyl chain length).
The model allows for direct physical interpretation of dynamics in terms of thermodynamic properties.

Conclusions:

The global Arrhenius approach is a viable and physically insightful alternative for analyzing temperature-dependent data.
This method enhances understanding of molecular dynamics by linking kinetic behavior to thermodynamic properties.
The approach offers a powerful tool for researchers studying molecular systems across various chemical disciplines.