Analytical Instruments for Optimizing Polymer Processing

White 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,…

How to Ensure Polymer Strength and Durability with Mechanical Testing

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.

Understanding Biopolymer Behavior

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.

Engineering a Greener Approach to Polymers

Engineering 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…