# Processability Map of a Recyclable Thermoplastic for Structural Applications. Kinetics of Induction Period

## TL;DR

This study creates a processability map for an acrylic thermoplastic to guide its use in industrial manufacturing by analyzing its polymerization and decomposition.

## Contribution

A novel methodology is introduced to quantify the induction period of polymerization using DSC data.

## Key findings

- A time–temperature–transformation (TTT) map was constructed to define the processing window.
- The polymerization process involves an induction period followed by rapid reaction.
- The method supports efficient integration of acrylic resins into composite manufacturing.

## Abstract

In this study, we conducted a comprehensive kinetic analysis
of
the polymerization and thermal decomposition of an acrylic thermoplastic
to establish a time–temperature–transformation (TTT)
processability map. The process exhibits an induction period followed
by rapid polymerization, indicating a complex mechanism. We introduce
a novel methodology to quantify this induction period using differential
scanning calorimetry (DSC) under both isothermal and dynamic conditions.
The resulting kinetic parameters were used to construct the TTT map,
which delineates a broad and practical processing window. This map
enables precise control of the polymerization process, minimizes the
risk of thermal degradation, and supports the efficient integration
of acrylic resins into industrial composite manufacturing.