Webinar Part II: Advanced Rheometric Applications for Aging/Mutating Systems In this second part of the webinar series on rheometric applications, we explore advanced applications of Optimally Windowed Chirps (or OWCh) to characterize complex material systems, including aging thixotropic systems such as clay dispersions. We describe how user control of the initial phase and the frequency…
Overview Liquid-crystal elastomers (LCEs) uniquely combine molecular ordering with entropic elasticity. The result is a class of anisotropic elastomers with remarkable properties spanning stimuli responsive actuation to exceptional dissipation of mechanical energy. Our group has recently developed a range of photopolymerizable LCE resins and inks which we 3D print using direct ink writing (DIW) and…
Overview Fatigue and durability testing are critical applications in the regulatory submission process. A variety of methods are discussed in helping to develop predictions for the design, optimization, and approval of medical devices.
Overview In this webinar, we address applications of rheology fundamentals in the testing of biomaterials and biomedical devices. The discussion focuses on two approaches to rheological testing – unidirectional testing and dynamic oscillatory testing.
Overview An overview of the use of thermal analysis techniques in materials characterization is explored with reference to typical examples of the type, quality, and usefulness of data that can be gathered and the interpretation of results.