Rheology is a notoriously complex field, combining mathematics and physics to characterize materials. For inexperienced users, rheology can seem like a massive challenge. Luckily, new technology simplifies rheology down to its core so you can get essential measurements without difficult training, measurements, or calculations.
If you’re working with materials that can be flowed, for example within pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, or petrochemical industries, it’s likely that there is a viscometer in the laboratory that is the go-to instrument for formulation testing or QA purposes. However, does this viscometer give you the whole picture and fully meet all your needs?
Our world is brimming with viscoelastic materials: The dough you knead before baking a fresh loaf, the Silly Putty your toddler slaps against the wall, the rubber gaskets that create an airtight seal on an airplane door. Testing those materials by applying controlled deformations (strains) or forces (stresses) at various timescales, temperatures, and/or humidities allows for the optimization of properties and ensures durability and safety.
The composites market is evolving fast. Global market projections indicate a 10.8 % growth by 2028, driven by the demand for composites across industries looking for materials with superior performance at reduced weight and cost. This blog explores how advanced material analysis can enhance R&D and manufacturing processes in the composites market, ultimately leading to financial savings and increased efficiency.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a thermal analysis technique used to measure the mechanical properties of materials as they are deformed under periodic stress. DMA is commonly used to determine the viscoelastic behavior of polymers, composites, and other materials.
Will my paint coat the wall or drip off? Will my topical pharmaceutical spread on skin or form clumps? Rheology answers vital questions to inform how we create and interact with materials on a daily basis.
J’adore les bonnes expériences en cuisine, surtout lorsqu’il s’agit de pâtisseries et de desserts. À l’occasion de la Journée de Pi, faisons entrer la science et les expériences dans la cuisine avec de la pâte à tarte (pie en anglais), des garnitures… et un rhéomètre.
Les batteries lithium-ion (BLI) sont fabriquées selon un processus en plusieurs étapes combinant divers matériaux actifs et inactifs. Le choix des matériaux et les conditions de traitement peuvent avoir une incidence considérable sur les performances finales de la batterie.
Le passage du développement de la formulation à la commercialisation de la formulation dépend de la concentration de la dose, de la stabilité intrinsèque et de la proportion d’auto-association des protéines dans le médicament final1. Cela s’explique par le fait que le médicament atteint le stade final de son développement.
Against the backdrop of a plastic waste crisis, the global demand for plastic is set to quadruple by 2060. This has driven a shift toward sustainability and away from linear use models of plastic production. Post-consumer resin (PCR) has emerged as a key player in circular economy initiatives, though ensuring the quality and performance of PCR requires several characterization considerations.
We expect a lot from our composites: rocket materials need to endure the heat of takeoff, wind turbines must withstand high wind gusts, and sneakers are expected to be durable and supportive on long runs. How do experts develop composites tailored to such specific uses and verify their properties?
Des ordinateurs portables ultralégers jusqu’à la conduite de véhicules électriques tout-terrain, de nombreuses applications nécessitent une augmentation de l’intensité énergétique et des performances des batteries lithium-ion. Dans la mesure où les électrodes contribuent directement aux caractéristiques fonctionnelles des batteries, les électrodes et leurs composants revêtent un intérêt particulier pour les chercheurs qui tentent de faire passer la technologie de ce domaine au niveau supérieur. Le traitement des boues de batterie constitue également une étape essentielle de la fabrication, car elle offre de multiples opportunités d’augmenter l’efficacité tout en réduisant les coûts.