Polylactide (PLA) – from bioplastic to high-tech material with a sustainable future
Polylactide (PLA) is becoming increasingly important in the plastics industry and is considered a pioneering alternative to fossil-based plastics
Simultaneous thermal analysis for the characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients
The pharmaceutical industry is faced with the continuous challenge of precisely evaluating the stability and thermal behavior of active ingredients
PPS plastic: The versatile high-performance thermoplastic for demanding industrial applications
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a partially aromatic, semi-crystalline polymer with a unique structure of benzene rings linked by sulfur atoms
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride): High-performance polymers for pharmaceutical and medical applications
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has considerably expanded its technological applications thanks to its piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties as well as its mechanical, chemical and thermal resistance.
PEEK (polyetheretherketone) – The versatile high-performance plastic for extreme requirements
PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is one of the world’s most efficient high-performance plastics and impresses with its exceptional combination of mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance.
Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) to evaluate the sealing function in the engine compartment: aging and long-term behavior of elastomer seals
Elastomer sealing rubbers, such as those used in the engine compartment of motor vehicles and in aviation applications, are exposed to permanent thermomechanical loads.
Amorphous vs. semi-crystalline polymers: standard-compliant DSC measurement according to ISO 11357 & ASTM D3418
When it comes to characterizing polymers, differential dynamic calorimetry (DSC) is one of the most reliable methods.
Heat Flow Meter method: Effective quality control of the thermal conductivity of insulation boards made of mineral wool and PU foam
The Heat Flow Meter method (HFM) is based on the fundamental principle of heat transfer through a material. A sample is placed between two plates with defined temperatures – one with a warm surface and one with a cold surface
How do metal matrix reinforced composites enable the reusability of space components?
The return of a spacecraft to the Earth’s atmosphere is one of the most thermally demanding phases of a mission. During atmospheric re-entry, temperatures of over 1500 °C occur on the outside of the vehicle, caused by shock waves, frictional heat and plasma effects in the high atmosphere.
PTFE as a high-performance engineering material: properties, applications and future prospects
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), widely known under the trade name Teflon, has long since developed from its original application as a non-stick coating for cookware into one of the most important high-performance technical materials.