Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Abstract

Foreword. 1: Theory and Practice of Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Andrew A. Lacey, Duncan M. Price & Mike Reading 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Basics of Modulated Observations on Heat Capacity 1.3 Practical Modulated Temperature DSC 1.4 Detailed Discussion of the Theory of MTDSC 2. The Application of Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry for the Characterisation of Curing Systems. Bruno van Mele, Hubert Rahier, Guy van Assche & Steven Swier 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Polymer Networks and General Nature of Curing 2.3 Experimental Procedures to Monitor the Cure Process 2.4 Procedures for (MT)DSC Cure Measurements 2.5 MTDSC Characterisation of Cure: Experimental Observations 2.6 Modelling the Diffusion-Controlled Overall Kinetics and Cure Rate Law of Epoxy Systems 2.7 Glass Transition-Conversion Relationship 2.8 TTT and CHT Cure Diagrams 2.9 Conclusions and Future Developments 3. Applications of Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Polymer Blends and related Systems. Douglas J. Hourston & Mo Song 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Heat Capacity and its Differential with Temperature Signal over the Glass Transition Region 3.3 measurements of the Glass Transition Temperature and Increment of Heat Capacity 3.4 Multi-Component Polymer Materials 3.5 Conclusions 4. The Application of Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Polymer Melting. Bernhard Wunderlich 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Melting and Crystallisation behaviour of Polymers 4.3 Instrument and Deconvolution Problems 4.4 Applications of MTDSC to Polymer Melting 4.5 Recommendations. References. Subject Index.