Differential Scanning Calorimetry Study of Blends of Poly(ethylene glycol) with Selected Fatty Acids
Differential Scanning Calorimetry Study of Blends of Poly(ethylene glycol) with Selected Fatty Acids
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DOI:
10.1002/mame.200390022
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发表时间:
2003-03
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3.9
通讯作者:
K. Pielichowski;K. Flejtuch
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作者:
K. Pielichowski;K. Flejtuch
a series of blends of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) with different molecular weights with: (i) capric, (ii) lauric, (iii) myristic, (iv) palmitic or (v) steraric acid, as a thermal energy storage material, has been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Transition temperatures and latent heat of transition of PEG, fatty acids and their binary blends were determined since these properties are of primary importance in the design of phase change energy storage materials. The experimental results showed that iy is possible to obtain homogeneous (as indicated by DSC data) polymer/fatty acid blends by mixing in the melt and subsequent solidification. The melting ranges of PEG/fatty acid systems were observed to be from 30 to 72°C while their heat of transition lies in the range of 168-208 J.g -1 . Synergistic action of the components was found for PEG 10 000/steric acid blend - heat of transition was ca. 15 and 35% higher than for pure stearic acid and PEG, respectively. This phenomena may be explained in terms of strengthened specific interactions via hydrogen bonding leading to formation of more perfect crystalline lattice.