A time to search: finding the meaning of variable activation energy

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (28) ◽  
pp. 18643-18656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Vyazovkin

This review discusses an approach to linking the variable activation energy of a process to the kinetic parameters of its individual steps.

2014 ◽  
Vol 983 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Cai Yun Sun ◽  
Yong Li Yang ◽  
Ming Gao

Wood has been treated with amino resins and amino resins modified with phosphoric acid to impart flame retardancy. The thermal degradation of samples has been studied by thermogravimetry (TG) in air. From the resulting data, kinetic parameters for different stages of thermal degradation are obtained following the method of Broido. For the decomposition of wood and flame retardant wood, the activation energy is found to decrease from 122 to 72 kJmol-1.


2013 ◽  
Vol 805-806 ◽  
pp. 265-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Ming Cui ◽  
Xiao Yuan Zhang ◽  
Li Min Shang

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was employed to study the pyrolysis characteristics of four glucose-based and three fructose-based carbohydrates. Kinetic parameters were calculated based on the experiment data. The results indicated that the starting and maximal pyrolysis temperatures of the glucose-based carbohydrates were increased steadily as the rising of their degree of polymerization (DP). The fructose-based carbohydrates exhibited similar pyrolysis behaviors as the glucose-based carbohydrates, but the difference was smaller. Kinetic calculations revealed that the activation energy values of the glucose-based carbohydrates were higher than those of the fructose-based carbohydrates, indicating the glucose-based carbohydrates were more difficult to decompose than the fructose-based carbohydrates.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emin Karapınar ◽  
Ilkay Hilal Gubbuk ◽  
Bilge Taner ◽  
Pervin Deveci ◽  
Emine Ozcan

Thermal degradation behaviour of the Ni(II) complex of 3,4-methylenedioxaphenylaminoglyoxime was investigated by TG, DTA, and DTG at a heating rate of 10°C min−1under dinitrogen. The acquired experimental data shows that the complex is thermally stable up to 541 K. The pyrolytic decomposition process occurs by melting metal complex and metal oxide remains as final product. The energies of the reactions involved and the mechanism of decomposition at each stage have been examined. The values of kinetic parameters such as activation energy (E), preexponential factor (A) and thermodynamic parameters such as enthalpy (ΔH), entropy (ΔS), and Gibbs free energy (ΔG) are also evaluated.


Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 4060
Author(s):  
Ziad Abu El-Rub ◽  
Joanna Kujawa ◽  
Samer Al-Gharabli

Oil shale is one of the alternative energies and fuel solutions in Jordan because of the scarcity of conventional sources, such as petroleum, coal, and gas. Oil from oil shale reservoirs can be produced commercially by pyrolysis technology. To optimize the process, mechanisms and rates of reactions need to be investigated. Omari oil shale formation in Jordan was selected as a case study, for which no kinetic models are available in the literature. Oil shale was analyzed using the Fischer assay method, proximate analysis (moisture, volatile, and ash), gross calorific value, elemental analysis (CHNS), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) measurements. Non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis was applied to study the kinetic parameters (activation energy and frequency factor) at four selected heating rates (5, 10, 15, and 20 °C/min). When oil shale was heated from room temperature to 1100 °C, the weight loss profile exhibited three different zones: drying (devolatilization), pyrolysis, and mineral decomposition. For each zone, the kinetic parameters were calculated using three selected methods: integral, temperature integral approximation, and direct Arrhenius plot. Furthermore, the activation energy in the pyrolysis zone was 112–116 kJ/mol, while the frequency factor was 2.0 × 107 − 1.5 × 109 min−1. Moreover, the heating rate has a directly proportional relationship with the rate constant at each zone. The three different methods gave comparable results for the kinetic parameters with a higher coefficient of determination (R2) for the integral and temperature integral approximation compared with the direct Arrhenius plot. The determined kinetic parameters for Omari formation can be employed in developing pyrolysis reactor models.


2020 ◽  
pp. 174751982094835
Author(s):  
Xiao-Lin Qiu ◽  
Qing-Feng Zhang

The acidic hydrolysis of astilbin to produce its aglycone, taxifolin, was investigated in this study. The effects of aq. HCl concentration and temperature on the reaction were studied, and the kinetic parameters were calculated. The results showed that with higher aq. HCl concentration and temperature, the hydrolysis of astilbin became faster. The activation energy of the hydrolysis reaction under 1 mol L−1 aq. HCl was calculated with a value of 148.6 kJ mol−1. The reaction was successfully applied to produce taxifolin from a sample of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae. A simple method for the purification of taxifolin from Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae was developed with purity of 97.5%.


2014 ◽  
Vol 988 ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Jia Le Song ◽  
Chan Chan Li ◽  
Zhi Mi Zhou ◽  
Chao Qiang Ye ◽  
Wei Guang Li

Curing kinetics of MEP-15/593 system and MEP-15/593/660 system is studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Curing kinetic parameters are evaluated and the relationship between diluent 660 and the curing properties is investigated. The results show that the diluent 660 can not only reduce viscosity and activation energy, but also improve the degree of cure and conversion ratio.


2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 2758-2762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Jie Chu ◽  
Yong Gang Wang ◽  
Li Hong Zhao

The pyrolysis tests of Shenhua coal and Shenhua direct liquefaction residue have been carried out using thermogravimetric at the differential heating rate. The kinetic parameters k and E were calculated using DAEM method. Results show DAME model can describe the pyrolysis behavior of Shenhua coal within the range of 20% to 95%, the activation energy of coal pyrolysis ranges from 53.98 to 279.38 kJ/mol, and DAME model can describe the behavior of Shenhua direct liquefaction residue within the range of 10% to 80%, the activation energy of residue pyrolysis is about 170 kJ/mol. The results of which are basically consistent with the experimental data.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana Koturevic ◽  
Borivoj Adnadjevic ◽  
Jelena Jovanovic

AbstractThe kinetics of isothermal extraction of caffeine from guarana seed under the action of ultrasonic field with simultaneous cooling (UESC) was investigated. The isothermal kinetics curves were measured at temperatures range T = 17-58°C. Using the model-fitting method it was determined that the kinetics of caffeine extraction can be described by a theoretical Jander three-dimensional diffusional model. The values of the rate constant were calculated for different temperatures, as well as the kinetic parameters (activation energy (Ea) and pre-exponential factor (lnA)). Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that the rate constants of caffeine extraction under UESC are about 2 times higher in comparison to the values obtained for the extraction in the conditions of conventional heating (CH). The activation energy of the caffeine extraction under the UESC $\left( E_{\text{a}}\,^{\text{UESC}}=19.4\,\text{kJ}\cdot \text{mo}{{\text{l}}^{-1}} \right)$is lower than the values are for CH $\left( E_{\text{a}}\,^{\text{CH}}=21.8\,\text{kJ}\cdot \text{mo}{{\text{l}}^{-1}} \right).$Energy consumption for UESC is four times lower than for CH conditions. It is shown that there is a linear correlation relationship between kinetic parameters obtained for UESC and CH conditions. The changes in the values of kinetic parameters are explained by the model of selective transfer of energy from the reaction system to the reactant molecules.


1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. L. Weichman

We discuss the effect on the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor if small metal inclusions are formed within the bulk of the semiconductor where the metal to semiconductor contact is a rectifying one. We find that the depletion layers formed inside the material can dominate the conduction process and give rise to conditions similar to that of a highly compensated semiconductor with highly variable activation energy. Some of the predictions of the model are compared to observed facts in cuprous oxide and are shown to be consistent with observation. The expected behaviour of a semiconductor with internal injecting contacts is also briefly discussed.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document