Model-free analysis of thermoanalytical data-advantages and limitations

Model-free kinetic analysis is a powerful tool to estimate the activation energy of processes, investigated by various isothermal or dynamic measurements. On the basis of real measurements and simulations we demonstrate that limitations of application exist. Conditions are listed under which estimated values of activation energy could be incorrect.

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