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NIR spectroscopy in the polymer industry: The ideal tool for QC and product screening – Part 5
The history of polyurethanesIn 1937, the German chemist Dr. Otto Bayer (1902–1982) invented the versatile class of plastics we call polyurethanes. Polyurethanes are available in myriad forms—they are used in numerous products, from coatings and adhesives to shoe...
Fast and fundamental: influences on reliable electrochemical measurements
The ultimate goal of any researcher is to contribute to the progress of society by pioneering exploration beyond the known limits. Depending on the research type and application field, one way to fulfill this is to collect reliable experimental data on rapidly...
Nonaqueous acid-base titrations – Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Nonaqueous acid-base titrations are widely used in several industries, including the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Whether you are determining the acid or base number (AN or BN) in oils or fats, titrating substances that are insoluble in water, or...
NIR spectroscopy in the polymer industry: The ideal tool for QC and product screening – Part 4
Polyamide (Nylon): A brief introductionWallace Carothers (1896–1937), the creator of polyamide.Polyamide, more commonly known as Nylon, was first synthesized by Wallace Hume Carothers, an American organic chemist working for the DuPont chemical company. In 1935, he...
Chemistry of Fireworks
Developed nearly two millennia ago in ancient China, fireworks are increasingly used in cultural celebrations around the world and enjoyed by nearly all ages. As one of the most entertaining forms of chemistry, fireworks appeal to our senses of sight and sound,...
Green hydrogen, future fuel: Using potentiostats to develop new catalysts for hydrogen production
Hydrogen – clean and green? Due to its high gravimetric energy density and zero pollution emission, «green hydrogen» is a clean and sustainable energy carrier which is expected to become one of the fuels of the future. Green hydrogen is produced with renewable energy...
NIR spectroscopy in the polymer industry: The ideal tool for QC and product screening – Part 3
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): A brief introduction PET is a very common plastic, mostly encountered in our lives as PET bottles and as a food packaging material. In this article you will learn how NIR spectroscopy can improve the efficiency of your PET analysis at...
Supercharge your battery research – Part 2
Battery technology has come a long way since the rudimentary voltaic pile was developed over two centuries ago. The breakthrough innovation of the lithium ion battery and its subsequent improvements has increased the use and accessibility of electronics, particularly...
Validation of titration methods
Manufacturing products of the highest quality is a must, especially in the pharmaceutical and food industries. This requires accurate, reproducible, and simple analysis methods that eliminate human errors as much as possible. Automated titration is one such solution...
NIR spectroscopy in the polymer industry: The ideal tool for QC and product screening – Part 2
Polypropylene and polyethylene: A brief introduction Did you know that polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are the most produced plastics in the world? Products made out of PP and PE are so ubiquitous that every single one of us encounters them several times per...