Our services

Our biopolymers and nanocomposites training service offers customized programs designed for private companies and research projects that wish to deepen their knowledge of these advanced materials. From theoretical sessions to hands-on laboratory training, our team of experts provides a wide range of topics, including synthesis, characterization and applications of biopolymers and nanocomposites.

Our biomaterials and nanocomposites project advisory service provides expert guidance to private companies and research initiatives in the field of materials engineering. Specializing in biomaterials and nanocomposites, our team offers comprehensive support at every stage of your project, from conceptualization to implementation. Whether you aim to develop new biomedical products or enhance the efficiency of your manufacturing processes, our expertise ensures your project's success.

Our material characterization service thoroughly examines the thermal, mechanical, physical, chemical, and morphological aspects of polymers, biopolymers, and other materials of natural origin, including important traits like dielectric permittivity. Whether assisting private companies in refining manufacturing methods or supporting research projects exploring new material behaviors, our experienced team delivers detailed and precise insights.

We have equipment designed to measure thermal behavior.

Applications with the Dynamic-Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

• Plotting of stress-strain and stress-relaxation curves
• Tensile, compression and bending deformation tests.
• Obtaining linear and volumetric coefficients of thermal expansion and shrinkage.
• Iso-stress and isotension experiments maintaining constant strain in a specimen
• Measurement of the glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymeric materials.

Dynamic-Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) Test Standards

• ISO 4664 - Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of dynamic properties.
• ISO 4666 - Rubber, vulcanized. Determination of temperature rise and fatigue strength in flexometer tests.
• ISO 6721 - Plastics. Determination of dynamic mechanical properties.
• ASTM D5024 - Standard test method for plastics: dynamic mechanical properties: in compression.
• ASTM D5026 - Standard test method for plastics: dynamic mechanical properties: in tension.
• ASTM D5418 - Standard Test Method for Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties: In Flexure (Double Cantilever)
• ASTM D7028 - Standard Test Method for Glass Transition Temperature (DMA Tg) of Polymer-Matrix Composites by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
• ASTM E1640 - DMA Test: Standard Test Method for the Assignment of Glass Transition Temperature by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
• DIN 53533 - Testing of elastomers; test for heat generation and service life during fatigue test

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Applications

• The test sample is exposed to a controlled temperature program and the difference between the energy absorbed or released is measured.
• Analysis of the effect of temperature on the variation of heat capacity (Cp).
• Evaluation of additives for plastics shelf-life optimization
• Use in oxidation induction testing (OIT).

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Test Standards

• ASTM D3418 - Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Melting and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Applications

• Analyze moisture content
• Analyze oxidation stability
• Analyze decomposition temperatures
• Analyze carbon black content
• Analyze ash content

Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Test Standards

• ASTM E1131 - Standard Test Method for Compositional Analysis by Thermogravimetric Analysis

We have equipment designed to measure chemical composition.

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) Applications

• Identify and characterize organic, polymeric and, in some cases, inorganic materials (in the form of films, solids, powders or liquids).
• Identification of contamination in a material (e.g. particles, fibers, powders or liquids).
• Identification of additives after their extraction from a polymeric matrix
• Identification of oxidation or decomposition

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) Test Standards

• ASTM E1252 - Standard Practice for General Techniques for Obtaining Infrared Spectra for Qualitative Analyses

We have equipment designed to measure mechanical behavior.

Applications with the Nanosurf Atomic Force Microscope (AFM):

• Imaging of the morphology of samples with nanometer resolution and in time lapses.
• Imaging of tribological properties of samples (lateral force imaging)
• Imaging of electrical and magnetic properties of samples at nanometer scale
• Measure nanomechanical properties of samples (stiffness, elasticity, Young's modulus, etc.) at the nanoscale.
• Measurement of the viscoelastic behavior of the samples
• Measurement of forces (adhesive, double layer, hydrophobic, covalent bond, etc.).
• Perform force spectroscopy of molecules and polymers.
• Measuring nanomotility of biological systems (nanomotion sensors)

We have equipment designed to measure the degradation of plastics and bioplastics by controlled composting.

Applications with the OxiTop Multi 3620 IDS Biodegradation Machine

• Measurement for all types of respirometric studies in aerobic or anaerobic tests.
• Can simultaneously measure pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen and/or turbidity of plastic materials.

OxiTop Multi 3620 IDS Biodegradation Machine Test Standards

• ISO 14855 - Determination of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions