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…
DetailsCase Study A Greener Approach to Polymers 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 Rheometer (HR-2), TA Instruments Discovery Analyzer TGA 550 Rowan University uses Waters and TA Instruments technology to advance materials research with the goal…
DetailsWhether researchers are optimizing the texture of yogurt or studying adhesives’ curing, rheometry helps us understand materials and predict their behavior. Rheometry measures the amount of deformation a material or liquid undergoes when a force is applied. The combination of stress, strain and shear behavior forms the basis of rheology, the science of the deformation of materials.
DetailsLithium-ion batteries are transforming key industries through efficient power storage. Today’s battery scientists must build upon previous discoveries while focusing on the battery elements that will drive progress in leading application areas.
DetailsOverview TA Instruments are used in research around the world across diverse fields and applications. Our blogs share industry insights, expert ideas, and real-world discoveries made with our instrumentation. Check back frequently for new blogs with up-to-date information and inspiration. Filter by Technique Filter by Applications Polymer Rheology: Unlocking Insights with the Hybrid Rheometer04/18/2025Polymer rheology…
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will demonstrate how to view raw data for ElectroForce DMA results.
DetailsElectrolyte Researchers Work to Creatively Solve Energy-Related Challenges The Amanchukwu Group at the University of Chicago charts new territory with TA Instruments and Waters technology in the design and synthesis of novel electrolyte media for bleeding edge applications in batteries and electrocatalysis Technology: Waters™ TA Instruments™ Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR),…
DetailsCase Study Electrolyte Researchers Work to Creatively Solve Energy-Related Challenges Technology: Waters™ TA Instruments™ Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR), TAM IV Calorimeter After learning more about how other researchers were using thermal analysis, rheology, and microcalorimetry in different applications, Chibueze Amanchukwu, Principal Investigator of the Amanchukwu Laboratory and Assistant Professor at…
DetailsGreenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide are the primary mitigation targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement. There are several mitigation strategies for achieving net-zero carbon emissions including more efficient transportation, adoption of renewable energy, and greater energy efficiency in homes and offices. One way to improve the efficiency of transportation and facilitate the adoption…
DetailsOverview The ability of a material to store and transfer heat is characterized with the material properties of thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and specific heat capacity. Understanding these properties is critical when exposing a material to a wide array of temperature environments: large gradients, rapid changes, and maintaining stability, to name a few. Accurate…
DetailsOverview The impact of humidity on a material’s properties and performance during processing, storage, and in final form is a growing area of interest for manufacturers across many industries. A few areas of investigation of this impact include material selection and failure analysis of layered materials used with electronic circuit boards, morphological changes in…
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