3月72022

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis – Materials to Final Products

Composites, Mechanical Testing, Medical Devices, Rubber, レオロジー

From plastic for medical devices to rubber for tires, the materials we use must meet increasingly high demands. Product manufacturers and consumers expect their materials to look good, perform well, and cost less, all while being environmentally friendly. Fulfilling all these expectations requires deep understanding of material behavior from the molecular level to real world mechanical properties. Since there are many factors that affect the properties of materials, precise measurement tools and methods are required to ensure that materials fulfill the high expectations of our world. A key measurement and analysis method to evaluate the properties of materials at various stages of development and production is Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).

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3月12022

Post-consumer Resin Legislation: What Polymer Developers Need to Know

Polymers, Thermal Analysis, レオロジー

From fresh steak to new phones, the goods we buy are usually wrapped in one thing: plastic. And plastic dominates how we pack and store products for good reason – it is lightweight, cost-efficient, and durable. Plastic helps us transport and receive goods in perfect condition, thus reducing food waste and preventing damaged goods from heading to landfills.

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2月212022

Microcalorimetry for the Biophysical Characterization of Macromolecules

Microcalorimetry, Thermal Analysis, バイオ医薬品

Biological macromolecules are fundamental components of every cell and are therefore essential for all life. These vital molecules are categorized into four major classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Characterizing biological macromolecules is important for understanding their functions and relationships, which empowers the development of new therapies and treatments. Under this branch of macromolecule research, biotherapeutic drug therapy focuses on macromolecular interactions which can lead to disease and/or cell death.

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2月142022

What does COP 26 mean for the batteries industry?

Electronic Materials & Products, Thermal Analysis, レオロジー, 電池と電池材料

In autumn of 2021, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) met in Glasgow to work out agreements to curb greenhouse gas emissions and prevent additional climate change. COP 26 built upon the Paris Agreement to limit global warming below 2-degrees Celsius by achieving net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. These two agreements will shape how governments and industries work together to reduce climate change over the next decade.

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2月72022

What is Differential Scanning Calorimetry?

Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

Differential scanning calorimetry is an analytical technique used to measure the amount of heat released or absorbed by a sample during heating or cooling over a range of temperature. As well as being used to characterize the thermal properties of a material, a differential scanning calorimeter is used to determine the temperature at which particular phase transitions occur, including glass transition temperature, fusion and crystallization events.

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1月312022

What are Rheometry and Rheology?

Paints, Inks, & Coatings, Polymers, レオロジー, 食品

Whether 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.

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1月232022

2019年のノーベル化学賞受賞から今日まで：リチウムイオン二次電池の次の展開は？

Electronic Materials & Products, Microcalorimetry, Thermal Analysis, レオロジー, 電池と電池材料

Lithium-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.

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