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Our infrastructure includes:

  • sample preparation utilities
    • balance, compounding (composites), mixing, high shear mixing, sonication (suspensions, gels) etc.
  • state-of-the-art rheometry and viscometry with broad range of accessries; our challenge here is to be able of measuring anything that flows
    • Anton Paar MCR702e Space
    • Anton Paar MCR702 TwinDrive
    • Anton Paar MCR702 MultiDrive
  • advanced rheometry, i.e. nonlinear spectroscopy, hyphenated rheological techniques, interfacial rheology etc.
  • capillary rheometry, various circular and slit dies
    • Göttfert RG20
  • fiber spinning (coupled to capillary rheometry for small batches)
  • additive manufacturing of gels / bioprinting (incl. UV-curing)
    • Cellink BIO X
  • single screw extrusion with various compression and mixing screws, circular, film, film blowing and tubing dies
    • Brabender 19/25D single screw extruders
  • inline rheometry die systems (viscosity, normal stress differences), optical visualization and analysis setup for the detection of melt flow instabilities
  • injection molding and compression molding (limited extent)
  • dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, in torsion and tension/compression; temperature range: [-130,450] C
    • Rheometrics RSA II
  • two-point electrical conductivity measuring setup
  • tensile testing
    • Zwick z2.5
  • impact testing
    • Tinius Olsen
  • temporary hosting: pipe flow test rig; laser profilometry; texture analyzer.

Note that many of the more advanced options are part of developmental work (method / technique).

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