structural acrylic

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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 27 Sep 2025

  Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization

  By Ganesan S., Laxmanan, Sravanth Chandaka, Jayavelu S., Chandra Bose G.

  Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 27 Sep 2025

  Comparative Thermal Stability of Structural Acrylic and Polyurethane Adhesives under High Heating Rate Conditions

  By Ganesan S., Sivamurgan P., Sravanth Chandaka, Jayavelu S., Akkewar Sathwik

  Abstract: This study examines the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of structural acrylic and polyurethane adhesives through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at an elevated heating rate of 15 °C/min. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of rapid thermal excitation on the volatile loss of adhesives, their curing behaviour, and thermal decomposition profiles elements that are essential in high-speed manufacturing and thermally challenging settings. The findings indicated that …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 717–725 Read article →