Reducing Battery Manufacturing Costs with Rheology

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Overview The following applications collectively contribute to cost reduction in lithium-ion battery manufacturing through the following interconnected strategies: Optimized Slurry Formulation Reduction of Defects Elimination of Solvent Use Enhanced Conductivity Together, these insights enable manufacturers to achieve substantial cost savings through optimized formulations, reduced defects, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced battery performance. Resources RH119: Rheological…

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Apr182025
DHR product family

Polymer Rheology: Unlocking Insights with the Hybrid Rheometer

Blog Applications, Blog Techniques, Polymers, Rheology

Polymer rheology plays a critical role in understanding the flow behavior and viscoelastic properties of polymers across the supply chain. Whether in polymer manufacturing, compounding, conversion, or recycling, precise rheological measurements are essential for optimizing processing conditions, ensuring product quality, and preventing defects.

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Apr102025

Why Rheology is Relevant and Accessible: Dispelling 5 Myths About Rheology

Adhesives & Sealants, Batteries & Battery Materials, Food Products, Paints, Inks, & Coatings, Personal Care & Household Products, Polymers, Rheology

Will your paint stick to the wall or drip off? Does your low-fat cream cheese have the same texture as a full-fat version? How will new ingredients affect your formulation’s texture and application, especially as environmental conditions change? Rheology offers invaluable insights that help researchers, developers, and engineers across numerous industries optimize their products for performance and customer satisfaction.

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Apr102025

Why Rheology is Relevant and Accessible: Dispelling 5 Myths About Rheology

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Video Series Why Rheology is Relevant and Accessible: Dispelling 5 Myths About Rheology Rheology is key to improving processing conditions, predicting product behavior, and designing storage and delivery methods. But misconceptions often prevent teams from unlocking its full potential. This video series will dispel 5 common myths about rheology: I don’t need a rheometer, a…

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Mar312025
DHR and DCR

Battery Rheology: Selecting the Best Rheometer for Battery Material Testing

Batteries & Battery Materials, Rheology

In battery development, precise rheological measurements are critical for optimizing material performance, ensuring uniform coatings, and enhancing conductivity. Whether working with cathode, anode, or electrolyte materials, selecting the right rheometer is essential. TA Instruments offers two industry-leading solutions: the Discovery Core Rheometer and the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer. This guide helps battery scientists determine which instrument best suits their needs.

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Mar112025
Pharmaceuticals Research and Discovery

Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) for Binding Characterization in Pharmaceutical Research

Microcalorimetry, Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical research and discovery rely on accurate characterization of molecular interactions to develop effective and safe drugs. Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) is a gold-standard technique that provides critical insights into binding affinity, thermodynamics, and stoichiometry—essential components in Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies.

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