Testing & Analysis

Researchers developed a superhydrophilic membrane for nanoplastic and oil removal, achieving high separation efficiency while reducing membrane fouling.

MFI and capillary rheometry provide useful flow data, but they may not fully predict polymer behavior under injection molding conditions.

In-line Raman spectroscopy and rheology can reveal material changes during extrusion, helping track resin changeovers, viscosity, and process stabilization.

Measuring microplastics requires reliable detection, contamination control, validated methods, and reproducible analytical results.

Apoorva Kulkarni’s doctoral research helped shape ASTM D8646-26, which estimates temperature-dependent biodegradation behavior in aquatic environments.

Ultrasonic plasticization helps micro-molders process small polymer volumes, reduce waste, and improve fine-feature replication in precision parts.

Infrared thermography and neural networks help predict injection-molded part quality by analyzing thermal patterns linked to cooling and warpage.

BTX aromatics provide key building blocks for resins, polyesters, polyamides, and high-performance plastics.

Engineers optimize TPUs with novel antimicrobial fillers and surface methods, improving commercial medical device manufacturing and preventing material failures.

PVDF separators improve lithium-ion battery safety, electrolyte uptake, and thermal stability for EV and grid energy storage.