Polymer R&D - Cure Time Optimization

As the head of operations for a polymer company, I urgently need the expertise of a skilled chemical engineer who has a sound understanding of unsaturated polymers, MEKP, and cobalt accelerator. Our main objectives for this project are: • Research and development specifically relevant to unsaturated polymers • Achieving an optimal medium cure time • Minimizing waste through precise usages of chemicals at specific temperatures Our goal is to achieve the best cure time and minimize waste. However, we’re facing challenges during the winter and rainy seasons, typically when the temperature drops to around 5 degrees Celsius and the conditions become humid. During these periods, we’ve observed that the reaction does not start as expected. We’re unsure about the precise quantities of hardener or accelerator to use under these conditions. We’re seeking your expertise to help us understand how to adjust the quantities of these components at different temperatures and humidity levels. Specifically, we need a detailed chart that outlines the weight percentage of each component to be added at specific temperatures to achieve optimal cure time. Optimization of MEKP usage and formulation of the cobalt accelerator will lie in particular focus throughout the mission. Ideal candidates should carry substantial prior experience in this domain and demonstrate a keen ability to optimize industry-standard processes, thereby achieving significant waste reduction.