Application of the golden section search algorithm in the nonlinear isoconversional calculations to the determination of the activation energy from nonisothermal kinetic conversion data

In this study, the golden section search algorithm in the nonlinear isoconversional calculations to be used for the determination of the activation energy from nonisothermal kinetic conversion data has been introduced. The technique has been applied to two simulated processes (one corresponds to a constant activation energy process, and the other corresponds to a varying activation energy process) and cellulose pyrolysis. The results have shown that the golden section search algorithm is capable of providing the valid activation energy values.

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