Chemistry for sustainable building materials

The physical and chemical properties of materials can be modified in a targeted manner through the simultaneous application of temperature and pressure. Our Collin type 300 P heating press, which operates at temperatures of up to 300 °C and pressures of up to 300 kN, is particularly suitable for the precise processing and compression of materials such as thermoplastics, bonding or for the production of composite materials. A variety of three-dimensional target geometries are possible.

To characterise and optimise the rheological properties of our materials, we have put the state-of-the-art MCR 102 rheometer from Anton Paar into operation. This precision instrument makes it possible to analyse the flow and deformation behaviour of a wide range of materials with the utmost accuracy.

Thanks to its outstanding measuring precision and versatile configuration options, the rheometer forms an ideal basis for the further development of our innovative material solutions. It helps us to precisely determine viscosity, yield points and elastic properties – essential for the development and processing of modern, sustainable materials.

We have commissioned a Haake kneader-extruder for the further development and precise processing of our bio-based materials. With its robust design and flexible configuration, it enables optimum mixing and extrusion of a wide range of material combinations. Torque guaranteed.

The Haake Kneader-Extruder offers excellent control over the process, which is particularly important for the development of new, sustainable building materials. Its adaptability allows us to efficiently test and further develop a wide variety of formulations.

To precisely analyse the thermal properties of our bio-based materials, we have purchased the TGA 4000 from PerkinElmer. This sophisticated device enables precise thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and provides valuable insights into the decomposition and stability of materials.

A particular highlight of the TGA 4000 is the optional IR coupling, which allows us to analyse the gases released during the analysis process in real time. This extension enables us to understand the chemical reactions and decomposition mechanisms even more precisely and to carry out further research.