702 6
702 6
702 6
Summary Revision
Monday, October 21, 2024
Original-
The article "Kinetic Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition of a Carbon Fibre-Reinforced
Epoxy Resin Laminate" focuses on understanding the thermal behavior of a carbon fiber-
reinforced epoxy composite used in aeronautical structures. The composite in question,
T700/M21, undergoes thermal decomposition, which is analyzed using thermogravimetric (TG)
experiments coupled with Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and numerical
modeling tools. This study aims to determine a comprehensive decomposition model by
combining experimental data with thermokinetic analysis.
The research reveals that the thermal decomposition of the composite occurs through multiple
competitive reactions, including both nth-order and autocatalytic processes. By analyzing the
decomposition gases and their release patterns, the study identifies the main gases produced and
develops a kinetic model to predict the composite's behavior under different thermal conditions.
The findings are crucial for improving fire modeling in aeronautical applications, where accurate
thermal analysis of structural materials is essential for safety and performance optimization.
Revised –
In the article "Kinetic Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition of a Carbon Fibre-Reinforced
Epoxy Resin Laminate," François Tranchard, Philippe Lopez-Cuesta, Christian Ferriol, Aurélien
Samyn, and Jean-Luc Gardette examine the thermal decomposition process of the T700/M21
carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composite, a material widely used in the aerospace industry. The
study aims to enhance understanding of the composite’s thermal stability under high-temperature
conditions by using thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR)
spectroscopy to investigate the gases emitted during decomposition. Tranchard et al. focus on
identifying key gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. By
integrating these data with the NETZSCH Thermokinetics software, the authors construct a
kinetic model that explains the material's decomposition through competitive nth-order and
autocatalytic reactions.
Their findings demonstrate that the developed kinetic model accurately predicts the composite’s
behavior in both inert and oxidative environments, which is critical for improving fire safety and
material performance in aerospace applications. The research has broad implications for fire
safety modeling, and Tranchard et al. argue that these findings will enhance the design and safety
measures for aeronautical materials.
Article Link-
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165237017304163