Abstract
Semi-adiabatic temperature measurements are recorded and used to define semi-empirical equations for the simulation and prediction of the anionic polyamide-6 (APA-6) reaction kinetics. The resin mixture used has a long infusion window before the reaction starts. The prediction of the induction time and its corresponding initial temperature of reaction is explored. By means of this semi-empirical approach and an optimised fitting procedure, the reaction kinetics of APA-6 can successfully be described. The adiabatic polymerisation can be predicted on the basis of an autocatalytic Kamal-Sourour model for thermoset resins, and the crystallisation can be described using the isothermal crystallisation model.
Original language | English |
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Article number | https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.201100457 |
Pages (from-to) | 163-173 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Macromolecular Materials and Engineering |
Volume | 298 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- activation energy
- anionic polymerisation
- kinetics (polym.)
- polyamides