Macromolecules, Vol.40, No.8, 2745-2750, 2007
Deconvolution analyses of differential scanning calorimetry profiles of beta-crystallized polypropylenes with synchronized X-ray measurements
Phase transformations during heating of beta-crystallized isotactic polypropylenes were investigated by simultaneous SAXS, WAXD, and DSC measurements. The isotactic polypropylene samples containing the larger amount of beta-form crystals were prepared by a temperature-gradient method or with the used of a nucleating agent. DSC deconvolution analysis successfully reproduced the duplicated endotherms and exotherms for both samples, considering WAXD and SAXS changes with heating. The obtained results indicated characteristic phase transformations during heating, including the temporary melting of the initial beta-form and synchronized recrystallization into the alpha-form before the final melting of alpha-form crystals.