The drive for consumers, brand owners, and corporations to become more eco-conscious in their purchases has led to an increased demand in sustainably sourced materials. Several industries have started initiatives to incorporate the use of recycled materials as well as bio-derived materials. In the case of bio-derived materials, industries using polymers have interest in biopolymers; however, these materials come with unique challenges.
DetailsThis eBook showcases the various tools accessible to R&D and QA/QC environments for proactive characterization and troubleshooting of polymer materials.
DetailsThe drive for consumers, brand owners, and corporations to become more eco-conscious in their purchases has led to an increased demand in sustainably sourced materials. Several industries have started initiatives to incorporate the use of recycled materials as well as bio-derived materials. In the case of bio-derived materials, industries using polymers have interest in biopolymers; however, these materials come with unique challenges.
DetailsEngineering a Greener Approach to Polymers Rowan University uses Waters and TA Instruments technology to advance materials research with the goal to utilize nature’s chemistry sustainably to enhance material performance Technology: ACQUITY APC System, TA Instruments Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, TA Instruments Discovery Differential Scanning Calorimeter DSC 2500, Waters Alliance HPLC, TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid…
DetailsWhite Paper Beyond the Spec Sheet: Revealing Polymer Structure and Properties Through Material Analysis Testing and Validating Polymer Strength and Durability for Real-World Applications As industries push for stronger, more durable materials in demanding applications like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, understanding polymer’s real-world performance beyond standard specification is crucial. Material selection usually begins with the…
DetailsWhite Paper Analytical Instruments for Optimizing Polymer Processing Processing conditions can influence a polymer’s performance as much as its chemical formulation. The material’s thermal and shearing history and its fillers, fibers, stabilizers, or other additives help determine many of its properties. Laboratory analysis can help optimize polymer processing conditions, diagnose issues in an existing process,…
DetailseBook From Lab to Application: How Mechanical Testing Ensures Strength and Reliability A Selection Guide for Mechanical Testing Mechanical testing encompasses a variety of analysis techniques that measure how materials respond to different stresses and strains. Mechanical testing can be used to characterize materials in a variety of ways, from analyzing their structure to ensuring…
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