Catalysts are at the heart of many industrial processes – whether in chemical synthesis, exhaust gas aftertreatment or energy storage.

Nanomaterials are an integral part of modern key technologies. They are used in areas such as nanoelectronics, battery technology, medical technology and the energy industry.

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process for building complex structures layer by layer.

Alloys are metallic materials that play a central role in modern technology and industry. They are created by combining at least two elements, one of which is always a metal.

Epoxy resin is a versatile and high-performance reactive resin that is used in numerous application areas such as the electrical industry, construction and the manufacture of fiber composites.

Porous carbon materials, in particular carbon aerogels, are the focus of current research. These materials are characterized by an extremely low thermal conductivity, which is mainly due to their porous structure and low bulk density.

The glass transition temperature Tg is a point on the temperature scale at which a polymer or glass changes into a rubbery, viscous state. However, this is not the same as the melting point.

Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are used in the field of electronics to ensure efficient heat dissipation and prevent local temperature overloads.

The Seebeck effect enables the direct conversion of heat into electrical energy.

A dilatometer is a measuring device for recording the thermal expansion of a material sample. The thermal expansion coefficient (CTE = Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) is calculated from the measurement results.

The properties of solids depend to a large extent on the arrangement of the particles (atoms and molecules) that make up the substances. If the arrangement is random, the substances are amorphous. In crystalline substances, the particles are arranged at regular intervals and in a fixed pattern.

Materials that are processed in a liquid aggregate state generally require a certain amount of time to harden.

The specific heat capacity (cp), often referred to as specific heat, is a fundamental thermophysical property of a material. It says something about the ability to store thermal energy.

The specific heat capacity is a fundamental thermophysical property of materials and is useful for assessing materials and their areas of application. It can be determined using dynamic differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Characterization of photovoltaic materials – The charge carrier mobility in semiconductor materials is an important parameter for their usability in solar cells.

Correct calibration of a DSC – Why is correct calibration so important? Thermoanalytical measurements are often used in quality assurance;

Melting point, crystallization and glass transition in polymers – The change in the aggregate state of a solid from solid to liquid is called melting.

The specific heat capacity cp, thermal diffusivity a and thermal conductivity λ are important thermophysical material properties for characterizing the thermal conductivity of materials.

A dilatometer can be used to determine phase transitions in materials, as a phase change is also accompanied by a change in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the material.

A plastic is thermally stable if it does not decompose under the influence of temperature. The opposite of thermostability is thermolability.

In cooperation with Linseis Messgeräte GmbH and RECENDT GmbH (Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH), a real-time grain size determination system based on a dilatometer system (DIL L78/RITA) and an adapted laser-ultrasonic system (LUS) was developed.

Melting describes the phase transition of a substance from a solid state to a liquid state.

Crystallization describes the transition of a substance into a crystalline state. This can occur from the gas phase, solid phase or liquid phase.

As the mass-specific energy density of hydrogen (33.3 kWh/kg) is one of the highest of all fuels, the use of hydrogen for mobility and as an energy storage medium was and is of great interest.

The specific heat capacity indicates the ability of a substance to store heat. This material quantity corresponds to the amount of heat required to heat a certain amount of a substance by one Kelvin.

A second heat reservoir is the simple increase in temperature without a phase change. For such applications, the specific heat capacity of the storage material and its density should be high.

The thermal contact resistance characterizes the transfer of heat at the interface between two solids.

Ceramics are used in many areas of industry. As a rule, ceramics are first formed as green bodies from raw mass before this “green body” is then treated in a special way and fired (so-called sintering).

Injection molding, often also referred to as injection molding or injection molding process, which is based on primary molding. The injection molding machine liquefies the plastic in granulate form.

Whenever objects with different temperatures are in physical contact or are in the area of radiant influences, heat exchange takes place.

Biomass is the term used to describe the weight or total amount of living organisms in a given area or ecosystem at a given time

Thermoelectric materials can convert heat directly into electrical energy. This property is based on the Seebeck effect, in which a temperature difference applied to a material generates a voltage.

In general, the thermal conductivity of the expression is the amount of heat that flows through a 1x1x1m cube of a material within 1 second if there is a temperature gradient of exactly 1 K between two opposite sides.

Metals are used almost everywhere in many industrial sectors for a wide variety of purposes.

Raman spectroscopy is a technique for investigating molecules and determining their structure and dynamics.

The thermal expansion of materials can lead to major economic damage. In the construction industry, for example, expansion joints must be provided to compensate for changes in length due to temperature fluctuations.

Thermal management is a decisive factor in electronic devices, as overheating of components can lead to failures. The aim is therefore to transfer the heat generated by the electronics to a cooling device, e.g. a heat sink or heat sink.

The deformation of metals is a crucial process in modern industry, with a wide range of applications from automotive manufacturing to aerospace.

What is a phase transition – Materials can be categorized and described in different ways. This can be based on their external appearance, certain physical parameters or more subjective impressions such as smell or taste.

The investigation of the Hall effect of a material is used specifically to determine the Hall coefficient as well as the charge carrier concentration, the charge carrier type and the mobility.

Polyamides often present themselves as semi-crystalline materials with a mixture of ordered, crystalline structures and disordered, amorphous areas.

There are few phenomena in the world of metallurgy that are as fascinating and at the same time as practical as martensitic transformation.

Metallurgy is a science that is as old as civilization itself. Yet despite its ancient roots, it remains a field at the forefront of innovation.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene (PE) are both types of polyethylene, but they have different properties due to differences in production.

The main difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions lies in the heat exchange with the environment.

Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly referred to as PET, occupies an important place in numerous industrial and commercial productions.

Polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC, is a versatile thermoplastic that plays an important role in many industrial and commercial sectors.

Polystyrene, also known as polystyrene, is a widely used polymer produced by the polymerization of styrene.

Low density polyethylene, LDPE, is a thermoplastic polymer made from the monomer ethylene. It is a highly branched plastic.

Oxidation is a chemical process that takes place when electrons are lost from a molecule, atom or ion.