Polymers and Plastics
Plastics are among the most often used materials in the world. Varying properties are achieved by the combination of polymeric macromolecules (matrix) with usually low molecular weight additives. Generally, combinations of several additives are used to specifically tailor certain prperties of the plastic (color, stability, durability, surface reactivity, adhesion for coatings, etc.) to meet the needs of the end product. For solving analytical issues in product development, process control and failure analysis different analytical approaches and techniques are available. The following list summarizes analytical tasks which are regularly addressed with surface sensitive analytical methods:
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Case Studies
- Identification of polymer additives
- Blooming on polymers
- Protective polymer coatings