Non-isothermal kinetic analysis of the thermal denaturation of type I collagen in solution using isoconversional and multivariate non-linear regression methods

To further understand the kinetics of the thermal denaturation of type I collagen, the 16 and 8 mg/mL bovine hide collagen solutions were studied by differential scanning calorimetry at different heating rates. The activation energy of the denaturation process was examined utilizing the differential (Friedman) and the integral (Ozawa-Flynn-Wall) isoconversional methods, and several kinetic models were evaluated using the method of multivariate non-linear regression. Besides, the denaturation behavior was simulated under different temperature conditions. Results showed that the activation energy decreased in a different way at lower and higher degrees of conversion, respectively. A three-state model, in which a reversible step was followed by an irreversible one, was the best of the estimated models to describe the denaturation process, which could be approximated by single-step or two-consecutive-step in terms of temperature conditions.     

Study on thermal stability of poled non-linear optical polymers

A logarithmic expression is proposed to describe relaxation of the polar order in side chain polymers,together with a new way of plotting temperature dependent relaxation data.This results in a straight line extending even below the glass transition temperature in the case of poled nonlinear optics (NLO) side chain polymers.A simple procedure to determine the rotational diffusion constant Dr is given and Dr values of several polymer systems have been evaluated and compared with each other.It appears that,starting from the conventional and well known poled polymer system currently applied,a further lowering of Dr by about 3 orders of magnitude is necessary in order to reach an acceptable orientational stability or lifetime of poled polymers for practical applications.Attempts have been made to introduce electron push-pull substituents into high thermostable molecular frameworks and results of preliminary measurements are reported.     

Investigation of the thermal stability of Ni/C multilayers by X-ray methods

Microstructural properties of Ni/C multilayers prepared by PLD (pulsed laser deposition) have been investigated after heat treatment in vacuum at temperatures in the range of 50°C to 500°C. X-ray diffractometry, X-ray reflectometry, fluorescence EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure) and HREM (high resolution transmission electron microscopy) have been applied to characterize samples in the initial state and after annealing. The multilayer reflectivity remained unchanged or increased at temperatures below 400°C due to sharpening of the interfaces caused by the formation of -nickel and nickel carbide. The reflectivity decreased at temperatures above 400°C because of the fragmentation of the nickel layers. It can be shown, that both chemical and mechanical driving forces are responsible for the observed modifications of the initial specimen state.     

Investigation of the thermal stability of Ni/C multilayers by X-ray methods

Microstructural properties of Ni/C multilayers prepared by PLD (pulsed laser deposition) have been investigated after heat treatment in vacuum at temperatures in the range of 50 degrees C to 500 degrees C. X-ray diffractometry, X-ray reflectometry, fluorescence EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure) and HREM (high resolution transmission electron microscopy) have been applied to characterize samples in the initial state and after annealing. The multilayer reflectivity remained unchanged or increased at temperatures below 400 degrees C due to sharpening of the interfaces caused by the formation of alpha-nickel and nickel carbide. The reflectivity decreased at temperatures above 400 degrees C because of the fragmentation of the nickel layers. It can be shown, that both chemical and mechanical driving forces are responsible for the observed modifications of the initial specimen state.     

Study on the thermal degradation of high performance fibers by TG/FTIR and Py-GC/MS

The thermal degradation behaviors of Kevlar 49, Kevlar 129 (Poly(p-phenylene terephthamide), Nomex (polyisophthaloyl metaphenylene diamine), and PBO(poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)) fibers were measured by TG/FTIR and Py-GC/MS. The characteristic temperatures of the fibers in air were obtained by TG. It indicated that the initial degradation temperature of the PBO is the highest. The initial degradation temperature of Nomex fiber is the lowest, but the end decomposition temperature of Nomex is the highest. The gases released by the pyrolysis in air were mainly CO₂, CO, H₂O, NO, and HCN, also containing a small amount of NH₃, and the absorption peaks of CO₂ were the strongest. The results of Py-GC/MS showed that CO₂ and benzene were the most pyrolysis fragment. With the change of pyrolysis temperature, the chromatogram and mass spectra results take a large variety. The pyrolysates can help us to study the pyrolysis process of high performance fibers.     

Investigation of thermal behavior of Heliotropium indicum L. lyophilized extract by TG and DSC

Thermogravimetric (TG) techniques and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) used for the study of pre-formulation or drug–adjuvant compatibility have been gaining importance in Brazil. These techniques are being used for the verification of possible interactions between drugs and adjuvants. Aiming at studying the behavior of a plant extract and its mixture with adjuvants, using these thermoanalytical techniques the plant species Heliotropium indicum L. was used. This plant which is originally from India and has been well acclimatized in Brazil has healing and anti-inflammatory properties. The methodology for obtaining the extract followed the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia methodology. And the incorporation of the extract with adjuvants was through binary mixtures (1:1 w/w). The TG and DSC curves were obtained under nitrogen atmosphere (25 mL min^?1) at a heating rate of 5 °C min^?1; TG tests were analyzed within a temperature range from 25 to 600 °C and DSC from 25 to 300 °C. The TG curves show good thermal stability of the extract and its mixtures with adjuvants up to 150 °C, except the propylene glycol (PLG). The DSC curves revealed an incompatibility of the extract with methylparaben and PLG mixture.     

Determination of kinetic parameters from TG curves by non-linear optimization

The results obtained so far by kinetic analysis of non-isothermal experiments indicate that the kinetic parameters found by the conventional methods, in general, do not describe the experimental curve in an optimum manner. This is due to the fact that the initial differential equation is transformed into the logarithmic and, consequently, linear form and that the initial and final weights of the conversion curve cannot be determined exactly, which may falsify the slope of the curve.Investigations have shown that the determination of the kinetic parameters by non-linear optimization (simplex method) results in a better fit of the theoretical conversion curve to the experimental one. But this procedure gives optimum results only when the initial and final weights of the reaction can be determined exactly. If this is impossible, exact parameters can be obtained only by the use of the non-standardized TG curve.Examples are cited to prove that it is possible to evaluate overlapping reactions by the formation of intervals. However, the evaluation of conversion curves merely by the use of mathematical methods can easily result in an erroneous interpretation of the reaction course investigated. Therefore, it is necessary to check the mathematical results as to their physical and chemical meaning.     

Investigation on the thermal stability of PVC filled with hydrotalcite by the UV-vis spectroscopy

The thermal stability of the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) filled with hydrotalcite was studied in this paper. It was found that the stability of the PVC resin mixed with organic Sn and hydrotalcite was better than that of the PVC resin mixed with organic Sn alone. The UV-vis spectra showed that under certain heat treatment conditions, the sample without hydrotalcite embodied relatively high content of the conjugated double bonds with the chain length of about 3-5, however, the content of the conjugated double bond with the chain length of about 7 was greatly increased when the hydrotalcite was filled into the PVC resin. The hydrotalcite could inhibit the thermal degradation process of PVC resin in ionic mechanism.     

Investigation of thermooxidative stability of oils by thermal analysis methods

Two base oils, obtained on a laboratory scale, were investigated with a derivatograph and by means of DSC. The sensitivities of the oils to some antioxidants were also examined. The high thermooxidative stability of the oil obtained from a preoxidized atmospheric crude residue was confirmed.

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Zusammenfassung Zwei im Labormaßstab hergestellte Rohöle wurden mit einem Derivatographen und mittels DSC untersucht. Die Empfindlichkeit der Öle gegenüber Antioxidanten wurde ebenfalls geprüft. Es wurde eine hohe thermooxidative Stabilität des aus einem präoxidierten atmosphärischen Rohstoffrestes erhaltenen Öls nachgewiesen.

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The authors are grateful to the Institute of Petroleum Technology for the DSC measurements.     

Studies on thermal stability and knot formation in the TG curves of Co(III) model complexes

TG studies of vitamin B₁₂ coenzyme model complexes, BrCo(diacetylmonoximeiminatodiacetylmonoximatoiminobenzene-1,6)L have been carried out with different heating rates and sample sizes. The trans ligand, L, is bromine, imidazole, methylimidazole, pyridine or triphenylphosphine. The decompositions of the complexes (except for the triphenylphosphine complex) are associated with the formation of a knot at the point of completion of the inflection of the TG curve at a heating rate of 20 deg/min; such a phenomenon is not observed for rates of 10 and 5 deg/min. The formation of a knot with increase in weight and decrease in temperature is attributed to the transition from high-energy six-coordinate Co(III) species to low-energy five-coordinate Co (II) species. The triphenylphosphine complex is found to deviate from these characteristics of decomposition.

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Zusammenfassung TG-Untersuchungen von Vitamin-B₁₂-Coenzymkomplexen — BrCo (Diacetylmonoxim-iminato-diacetylmonoximato-iminobenzol-1,6)L wurden bei verschiedenen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten und mit unterschiedlichen Probenmengen ausgeführt. Der trans-Ligand L ist mit Brom, Imidazol, Methylimidazol, Pyridin bzw. Triphenylphosphin modifiziert. Mit Ausnahme des Triphenylphosphinkomplexes geht die Zersetzung der Komplexe bei einer Aufheizgeschwindigkeit von 20 °/min mit der Ausbildung einer Schleife an der Stelle des TG Kurve einher, an der die Inflektion beendet ist. Solch ein Effekt ist nicht bei Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten von 10 und 5 °/min zu beobachten. Das eten einer Schleife mit zunehmenden Gewicht und abnehmender Temperatur ist der Umwandlung von 6-fach koordinierten Co(III)-Species hoher Energie in 5-fach koordinierte Co (II) -Species niedriger Energie zuzuschreiben. Der Triphenylphosphinkomplex weicht von dieser Zersetzungscharakteristik ab.

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The author acknowledges the help of Mr. V. Alexander, who provided gift coenzyme model complex samples.     

Application of model-free and multivariate non-linear regression methods for evaluation of the thermo-oxidative endurance of a recent manufactured parchment

The thermo-oxidative degradation of a parchment recent manufactured from a goat skin has been investigated by TG/DTG, DSC simultaneous analysis performed in static air atmosphere, at six heating rates in the range 3–15 K min⁻¹. At the progressive heating in air atmosphere, the investigated material exhibits three main successive processes occurring with formation of volatile products, namely the dehydration followed by two thermo-oxidative processes. The processing of the non-isothermal data corresponding to the first process of thermo-oxidation was performed by using Netzsch Thermokinetics—a Software Module for Kinetic Analysis. The dependence of activation energy, evaluated by isoconversional methods suggested by Friedman, and Ozawa, Flynn and Wall, on the conversion degree and the relative high standard deviations of this quantity show that the investigated process is a complex one. The mechanism and the corresponding kinetic parameters were determined by Multivariate Non-linear Regression program. Three mechanisms, one consisting in four successive steps and two others in five successive steps, exhibit the best F-test Fit Quality for TG curves. It was also used the previously suggested criterion, according to which the most probable process mechanism correspond to the best agreement between E _FR  = E _FR (α) (E _FR is the activation energy evaluated by isoconversional method suggested by Friedman; α is the conversion degree) obtained from non-isothermal experimental data and activation energy values, E _iso , obtained by applying the differential method to isothermal data simulated using non-isothermal kinetic parameters. According to this last criterion, the most probable mechanism of parchment oxidation consists in four successive steps. The contribution of the thermo-oxidation process in the parchment damage by natural aging is discussed.     

Comparative evolved gas analyses on thermal degradation of thiourea by coupled TG-FTIR and TG/DTA-MS instruments

Identification and monitoring of gaseous species released during thermal decomposition of pure thiourea, (NH₂)₂C=S in argon, helium and air atmosphere have been carried out by both online coupled TG-FTIR and simultaneous TG/DTA-MS apparatuses manufactured by TA Instruments (USA). In both inert atmospheres and air between 182 and 240°C the main gaseous products of thiourea are ammonia (NH₃) and carbon disulfide (CS₂), whilst in flowing air sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and carbonyl sulphide (COS) as gas phase oxidation products of CS₂, and in addition hydrogen cyanide (HCN) also occur, which are detected by both FTIR spectroscopic and mass spectrometric EGA methods. Some evolution of isothiocyanic acid (HNCS) and cyanamide (NH₂CN) vapours have also observed mainly by EGA-FTIR, and largely depending on the experimental conditions. HNCS is hardly identified by mass spectrometry. Any evolution of H₂S has not been detected at any stage of thiourea degradation by either of the two methods. The exothermic heat effect of gas phase oxidation process of CS₂ partially compensates the endothermicity of the corresponding degradation step producing CS₂.     

Effect of NQ content on the thermal decomposition of nitroguanidine propellant using isoconversional methods

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - The effect of nitroguanidine (NQ) content on thermal decomposition of nitroguanidine propellants was studied using three nitroguanidine propellants...     

Application of direct nonlinear regression from single TG curve to compounds undergoing simple and complex thermal decompositions

Nonlinear regression of the basic kinetic equation was used to determine kinetic parameters of simple and complex decomposition processes related to some pesticides and pharmaceutical substances. The method for this calculation was carried out using a single TG curve. These values were compared with those obtained with model‐fitting and model‐free methods. Nonlinear regression method is able to define a single mechanism for compounds undergoing one or few steps of decomposition processes. For compounds that undergo many steps of decomposition processes, only the mechanisms of some of them can be hypothesized. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Chem Kinet 35: 611–622, 2003     

Analysis of the thermal decomposition of commercial vegetable oils in air by simultaneous TG/DTA

This work presents a study of the thermal decomposition of commercial vegetable oils and of some of their thermal properties by termogravimetry (TG), derivative termogravimetry (DTG) and by differential thermal analysis (DTA). Canola, sunflower, corn, olive and soybean oils were studied. A simultaneous SDT 2960 TG/DTA from TA Instruments was used, with a heating rate of 10 K min^-1 from 30 to 700°C. A flow of 100 mL min^-1 of air as the purge gas was used in order to burnout the oils during analysis to estimate their heat of combustion. From the extrapolated decomposition onset temperatures obtained from TG curves, it can be seen that corn oil presents the highest thermal stability (306°C), followed by the sunflower one (304°C). Olive oil presents the lowest one (288°C). The heat of combustion of each oil was estimated from DTA curves, showing the highest value for the olive oil. Except for corn oil, which presents a significantly different thermal decomposition behavior than the other oils, a perfect linear correlation is observed, with negative slope, between the heat of combustion of an oil and its respective extrapolated onset temperature of decomposition in air. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Research on thermal decomposition of trinitrophloroglucinol salts by DSC, TG and DVST

The thermal decomposition of the four nitrogen-rich salts of ammonia (NH₄), aminoguanidine (AG), carbohydrazide (CHZ) and 5-aminotetrazo (ATZ) based on trinitrophloroglucinol (H₃TNPG) was investigated using the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravity (TG), and dynamic vacuum stability test (DVST). DSC and TG methods research the complete decomposition, while DVST method researches the very early reaction stage. The peak temperatures of DSC curves are consistent with the temperatures of maximum mass loss rates of TG curves. The apparent activation energies of these H₃TNPG-based salts obtained by DSC and DVST have the same regularity, i.e., (ATZ)(H₂TNPG)·2H₂O < (CHZ)(HTNPG)·0.5H₂O < NH₄(H₂TNPG) < (AG)(H₂TNPG). The thermal stability order is (ATZ)(H₂TNPG)·2H₂O < (CHZ)(HTNPG)·0.5H₂O < (AG)(H₂TNPG) < NH₄(H₂TNPG), which was evaluated by DVST according to the evolved gas amount of thermal decomposition. DVST can monitor the real-time temperature and pressure changes caused by thermal decomposition, dehydration, phase transition and secondary reaction, and also evaluate the thermal stability and kinetics.      

Investigation of surface phenomena on solid catalysts by simultaneous TG and DTA

Simultaneous thermogravimetry and DTA were used to investigate the phenomena of adsorption, desorption and surface reactions of water vapour on NaX and NaYtype and NaX-exchanged zeolites, and silica and alumina gels treated with sodium hydroxide. On the basis of the quantitative results, it was possible to give an interpretation of the surface phenomena and to establish the existence of various active centres on the surface of the catalysts. Water in zeolites is probably bound by oxygen-alkali metal bonds.

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Zusammenfassung Thermogravimetrie und DTA wurden simultan zur Untersuchung von Adsorptions-, Desorptions- und Oberflächenreaktionserscheinungen an Zeolit-Typen von NaX und NaY und NaX Ionenaustausch sowie an mit Natriumhydroxid in Gegenwart von Wasser behandelten Silika- und Aluminiumoxid-hydroxid-gelen [eingesetzt. Aufgrund der quantitativen Ergebnisse war es möglich eine Deutung der Oberflächenerscheinungen zu geben und die Existenz verschiedener aktiver Zentren an der Oberfläche der Katalysatoren festzustellen. In Zeoliten ist Wasser wahrscheinlich durch Sauerstoff-Alkalimetallbindungen fixiert.

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Résumé La thermogravimétrie et l'analyse thermique différentielle ont été appliquées simultanément à l'étude des phénomènes d'adsorption, de désorption et de réactions en surface sur des zéolites échangeuses d'ions de type NaX et NaY et NaX ainsi que sur des gels de silice et d'alumine traités par la soude en présence d'eau. Les résultats quantitatifs permettent de proposer une interprétation des phénomènes de surface et d'établir l'existence de plusieurs centres actifs à la surface des catalyseurs. Dans les zéolites, l'eau est probablement liée par des liaisons oxygène-métal alcalin.

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Application of isoconversional and multivariate non-linear regression methods for evaluation of the degradation mechanism and kinetic parameters of an epoxy resin

The thermo-oxidative degradation of an epoxy resin obtained by curing of an industrially produced DGEBA mixture with 4,4′-methylene-dianiline (MDA) and used as electric insulator has been investigated by TG + DTG + DSC simultaneous analyses performed in static air atmosphere, at five heating rates. TG, DTG and DSC curves showed that, in the temperature range 25-900 °C, a glass transition followed by three thermo-oxidative processes occur. The processing of the non-isothermal data corresponding to the first process of thermo-oxidation was performed by using Netzsch Thermokinetics - A Software Module for Kinetic Analysis. The dependence of the activation energy, evaluated by isoconversional methods, on the conversion degree and the relative high standard deviations of this quantity show that the investigated process is a complex one. The mechanism and the corresponding kinetic parameters were determined by multivariate non-linear regression program and checked for quasi-isothermal data. It was pointed out that the first process of thermo-oxidation of the investigated resin consists in four steps, each step having a specific kinetic triplet. The obtained results were used for prediction of the thermal lifetime of the material corresponding to some temperatures of use and the end point criterion 5% and 10% mass loss.     

Study on thermal degradation mechanisms of comb polyacrylates containing long fluorocarbon side chains by TG/FTIR

Thermal degradation of two series of polyacrylates containing long fluorocarbon chains [abbr.: PF_nA {HCF₂(CF₂)_n−1  CH₂ O C(O) , n = 4, 6, 8, 10} and abbr.: PFF_nEA {CF₃(CF₂)_n−1  CH₂CH₂ O C(O) , n = 6, 8, 10}] was investigated by TG /FTIR. Thermal degradation behavior of polymers changed depending on the type of tie groups, which link the fluorocarbon chains to the main chain, and also on the length of fluorocarbon chains. It was clarified that the apparent activation energies (ΔE_a ) of PF_nA series obtained by Ozawa's method varied in the order of PF₄A > PF₆A > PF₈A > PF₁₀A, while those of PFF_nEA series having tie group of  CH₂ CH₂ O C(O) were almost constant. The results for PF_nA series (tie group:  CH₂ O C(O) ) are attributable to the shield effect of long fluorocarbon chains on the back‐biting reaction in the thermal degradation of comb polymers rather than the change of C C bond dissociation energy in the main chain. It was found that TG curves of PFF_nEA series were shifted to the lower temperature region than those of PF_nA. This result can be attributable to the scission of side groups followed by the evaporation of fluorocarbon compounds and carbon dioxide. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 38: 2794–2803, 2000