What is the best way to detect polymer types in microplastics using a FTIR ?

I have used FTIR-AT method to detect polymer types in microplastics. Some instances they are detected. However, when microplastics are too small (i.e. < 300 microns), they cannot be detected as...

05 June 2019 5,969 3 View

What is the best analytical method to identify polymer types in microplastics?

I used to analyze with a FTIR, however, many limitations when reading really small particles since they're not properly contact with the crystal. Some suggest using NMR. Any expert advise advise...

05 June 2019 4,951 9 View

Polymer composites suddenly solidifies?

I am making polymer composite by solvent mixing method. When I am trying to add filler solution in polymer solution it quickly get solidified. How to make them then uinform? It doesn't give time...

03 March 2021 7,540 4 View

How the parameters (such as Mw, Chemical bonds, polymer bland and so on) affect the mechanic property of polymer (such as storage, loss modulus) ?

Anyone can recommend any books on such topics? Thanks in advance.

02 March 2021 8,457 2 View

How do I determine the degree of polymerization of PEG 400 based on NMR integration?

Hello, I am working on the photocatalytic degradation of PEG 400. I would like to know if it's possible to determine the degree on polymerization based on NMR integration, or by the MW of the...

02 March 2021 6,186 3 View

How to polymerize TEOS?

I want to polymerize TEOS on a surface. I know that NH4OH is a preferred catalyst and an alcoholic solvent should be used .But I can not find certain amounts of each material to use. Does any one...

02 March 2021 1,404 6 View

Can polymer concentrations be calculated based on the number average molecular weight?

Hello, I spin-cast two different polymers onto wafers and measure their height as a function of initial concentration. For polymer A, I have the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) as well as...

28 February 2021 7,882 2 View

POlymer+DMSO solution and moisture??

What could be the reason of moisture at the sides of Vial when I am preparing my polmyer+DMSO solution for membrane fabrication? What etiquettes I am possibly missing here?

28 February 2021 6,516 5 View

How to reduce residual stresses in MD simulation?

I am working on a preparation of representative polymeric structures of some popular polymers, such as polyimide or PTFE for MD simulation, during which a single nitrogen or oxygen atom will be...

24 February 2021 8,105 3 View

How to identify what type of fillers are in a polymer?

Hello everyone, I have some PHAs blended with fillers and nucleating agents, yet I don't know what kind of fillers or nucleating agents. The producer has shut down and there's no way to get in...

24 February 2021 1,356 8 View

How can I selectively dry etch Ti on a polymer substrate?

24 February 2021 5,378 1 View

How to do a surface treatment of uncoated TiO2 with polymer?

Basically, I would like to know how to treat or coat on the uncoated bare TiO2 (Ti-OH rich) surface with polymer which has anchoring groups in the polymer structure like trimethoxygroups. What is...

21 February 2021 4,657 6 View