Crystallization and fusion kinetics of Poly(butylene terephthalate)/Titanium Dioxide

In this paper, the crystallization, fusion, and activation energy (Ea) of PBT/TiO2 were thoroughly evaluated using DSC. Increasing rates shifted peaks melt crystallization to lower temperatures while fusions almost unaffected. TiO2 hindered PBT rates, i.e., CMAX K’ acquired, in general, crystallinity degree (Xc) was 4% higher which is marginal error. Pseudo-Avrami Mo models applied evaluate kinetics; both fitted quite well; deviations observed at beginning end most due nucleation spherulites impingement during secondary crystallization. Ea Friedman model, considering values less has be removed from when compared PBT, specifically 1% TiO2.