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Mar312025

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.

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Jan312024

Black and white football helmets

Applying Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) to Test the Durability of Protective Sports Equipment

Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

There is a renewed interest in the durability of protective sports equipment after Patrick Mahomes’ helmet recently cracked apart in -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius) weather. Scientists from TA Instruments ran tests to find out if materials found in protective sports equipment can break due to cold weather.

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Apr182022

Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Through Rheology

Batteries & Battery Materials, Electronic Materials & Products, Rheology

Lithium-ion batteries represent the dominant rechargeable battery on the market today.  They can be found in many applications including consumer electronics, electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Due to the tremendous adoption of lithium-ion batteries in recent years, battery technology is the focus of a diverse set of research areas aiming to improve battery lifetime, performance and safety.   

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Sep192022

4 Cost-Effective Ways to Upgrade Lab Instruments

Composites, Electronic Materials & Products, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

Technology is rapidly advancing. Whether you upgrade old equipment or add a new technique to your bench, using cutting-edge instrumentation is sure to enhance your lab’s efficiency and results. Today’s instruments offer more reliable data and advanced features, both of which are crucial for staying at the forefront of material innovation.

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Nov272024

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.

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