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.

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.

How Rheology Helps Personal Care Products Meet Consumer Expectations

Blog Applications, Blog Techniques, Personal Care & Household Products, Rheology

From smooth moisturizers to voluminous shampoo, the products that support everyday self-care routines are the result of the scientific interplay between deformation and flow. The personal care industry (and your morning routine) is only made possible because of rheology – the study of how a material moves (flow) or changes under varying degrees of stress (deformation).

ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Instrument

How to Accelerate Product Development with Easy, Reliable Advanced Mechanical Testing

Composites, Engineered Materials, Mechanical Testing, Medical Devices, Polymers

Mechanical testing supports material and product innovation across a variety of industries and applications, from testing the long-term durability of dental implants during chewing to predicting how a car part will bend during an accident. Learn how the latest technology advances mechanical testing to better support cutting-edge product development.

The Importance of Fatigue Testing: Prevent Product Failures Early

The Importance of Fatigue Testing: Prevent Product Failures Early

Composites, Engineered Materials, Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Rubber

From faster prototyping to ensuring long-term performance, fatigue testing is a critical step in product development across a variety of industries that rely on high-performance materials, like polymers, rubber compounds, and composites. When done properly, fatigue testing accelerates development by helping engineers make informed decisions about prototypes and designs.

Material Analysis Techniques for Every Stage of Polymer Development

Material Analysis Techniques for Every Stage of Polymer Development

Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

Polymers are everywhere, from components making up the electronic device you’re reading this on to life-saving medical devices, energy efficient solar panels, and lightweight aero or auto components. Material scientists and engineers continue to improve high-performance polymers for strength, durability, and stability under demanding applications.

Understanding Storage and Loss Modulus with TA Instruments

Batteries & Battery Materials, Composites, Mechanical Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

In the world of material science, understanding the viscoelastic properties of materials is crucial for developing and optimizing products. Two key parameters in this context are storage modulus (E’ or G’) and loss modulus (E” or G”). These parameters provide insights into a material’s stiffness and damping characteristics, respectively, which are essential for applications ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to batteries and composites.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself for Successful DSC Use

Biopharmaceuticals, Electronic Materials & Products, Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

Differential Scanning Calorimetry is a thermal analysis technique commonly used to characterize materials across a broad array of applications including chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and more. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measures the heat flow in a material as it is heated or cooled over a specified temperature range.

What is Isothermal Microcalorimetry (IMC)?

Batteries & Battery Materials, Blog Applications, Blog Techniques, Microcalorimetry

Isothermal Microcalorimetry (IMC) is a highly sensitive analytical technique that measures the heat flow in chemical and physical processes under constant temperature. IMC enables the precise detection of thermal reactions, including phase transitions, binding events, and metabolic processes, making it invaluable in fields such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, and battery research.

What is Thermogravimetric Analysis?

Composites, Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Food Products, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

A testament to the march of scientific inquiry, thermogravimetry emerged through the integration of three individual inventions in the 19th and 20th centuries: the electric furnace, the thermocouple, and the microbalance. As a cornerstone of material science, chemistry, and various other industries, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) has since developed in leaps and bounds. Today, TA Instruments are leading the way in TGA, and we welcome you to join us as we explore the workings and applications of this groundbreaking technique.

Rheology is Maza: Unveiling the Secrets of Flowing Rangoli Colors

Batteries & Battery Materials, Blog Applications, Blog Techniques, Food Products, Paints, Inks, & Coatings, Personal Care & Household Products, Pharmaceuticals, Rheology

Powders are a big part of everyday life, from baking and laundry to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Understanding powder rheology—how powders flow and deform—is crucial for optimizing their use in various applications. This knowledge helps industries maintain consistency and product quality.