Estimation of Polymer Lifetime by TGA Decomposition Kinetics
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) provides a method for accelerating the lifetime testing of polymers so that short term experiments can be used to predict in-use lifetime.
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Medical Devices Regulatory Pathway Download
E-Book Medical Devices Regulatory Pathway Download The Importance of Chemical and Material Characterization Whether increasing efficacy and reliability, reducing manufacturing costs, or delivering the highly personalized devices of the future, the medical devices industry depends on materials science to deliver products that are fit for their intended use and that also meet both regulatory and…
DetailsComparison of the Thermal Behavior of Different Types of Recycled PET for Advanced Honeycomb Structures
This note describes the importance of DSC to study crystallization behavior and crystallinity of recycled PET used in the production of honeycomb structures.
DetailsSemi-Crystalline Thermoplastic Analysis Using the Discovery X3 DSC
This Applications Note discusses the advantages of the Discovery X3 DSC for thermoplastic analysis which includes the ability to identify potential differences in thermal properties as a function of thermal history.
DetailsModulated DSC of a Polypropylene Battery Separator
Modulated DSC (MDSC) was performed on a polypropylene (PP) battery separator to gain additional insights into the effects of stretching during processing of the film.
DetailsModulated Thermomechanical Analysis (MTMA) of Polypropylene Battery Separator Film
Modulated thermomechanical analysis (MTMA) was performed on a polypropylene (PP) battery separator to gain further insight into the mechanism of the dimension change and coefficient of linear expansion (CLE or α).
DetailsPowder Rheology of Graphite: Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Graphite for Battery Anode Slurries
The TA Instruments Powder Rheology Accessory was used with Discovery HR 30 rheometer to perform shear measurements. Duplicate measurements were performed with fresh samples under ambient conditions.
DetailsRheological and Thermogravimetric Characterization on Battery Electrode Slurry to Optimize Manufacturing Process
In this application note, a TA Discovery HR rotational rheometer facilitates coating optimization by measuring slurry viscosity over different shear rates that relate to coating speed. Drying kinetics are investigated with a Discovery TGA to yield the most cost-efficient condition.
DetailsIn-Plane Measurement of Thermal Diffusivity of Graphite Thin Film
This paper describes in detail the relevant theory and experimental design of measuring the in-plane thermal diffusivity of high thermal conductivity graphite thin film samples with TA Instruments’ flash diffusivity analyzer DXF 200.
DetailsIn-Plane Measurement of Thermal Diffusivity of Copper Thin Film
This paper describes in detail the relevant theory and experimental design of measuring the in-plane thermal diffusivity of high thermal conductivity copper thin film samples with a flash diffusivity analyzer.
DetailsThe Impact of Electrolyte Additives in Lithium-ion Batteries Determined Using Isothermal Microcalorimetry
In this study, a high resolution TAM microcalorimeter equipped with 12 microcalorimeters was used to measure and quantitatively compare the heat flow of lithium-ion batteries that only vary in concentration of electrolyte additive.
DetailsAn Overview of Isothermal Microcalorimetry in Battery R&D and QA
An overview of isothermal microcalorimetry in battery research, development and quality control in order to illustrate the versatility and providing an idea of the possibilities of isothermal microcalorimetry.
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