Live Webinar: Thermal Analysis Techniques for the Recycling of Polymers

Program Overview

Introduction to polymer recycling pathways
Overview of thermal analysis techniques
Recycling application examples (DSC, TGA, evolved gas analysis)
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Summary: Which technique for which thermal effect?

The increased demand for plastic products has led to a rapid increase in the production of polymers. This, in turn, has resulted in an increase in environmental pollution. The desire to reduce this pollution, together with a desire to reduce the consumption of fossil hydrocarbons, has created a need to recycle polymer waste and return it to the economy as a raw material.

To achieve this goal, polymers need to be correctly identified and characterized. Suitable recycling processes must also be developed. Thermal analysis techniques are an ideal way to help accomplish these goals due to their suitability for analyzing polymer materials.

Polymer Recycling Pathways and Thermal Analysis Techniques

In this webinar, we look at the different recycling pathways available and how thermal analysis techniques, such as DSC and TGA, can be used to improve the quality of the end product. We will also take a closer look at evolved gas analysis (EGA) techniques. EGA is an excellent tool for identifying polymer blends by analyzing the comparative levels of gases that are produced on decomposition.

We will particularly focus on mechanical and chemical recycling, and provide a wide range of applications that can be adapted for you own use.

Join our live webinar to learn all about thermal analysis in the field of polymer recycling. Don’t miss the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!

Expert

Angela Hammer

Dr. sc. nat. ETH

Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.

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