BNACC
Bio-Based Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites Center (BNACC)
Advanced materials, including high-performance polymers and composites, have been at the forefront of structural materials
in military applications, aircraft, manufacturing, construction, and other areas. These advanced materials have good
high-temperature stability, excellent dimensional stability, and excellent mechanical, electrical, and chemical resistance
properties. BNACC focuses on examining and characterizing polymers (synthetic and natural), composites, and nanocomposites for
applications in the above industries.
BNACC uses the thermal analysis suite (TAI) suite to conduct glass transition temperature studies, obtain thermal degradation
properties, observe thermal expansion, and study the flow properties of polymeric materials. Thus, the goal of the BNACC is to
study high-performance polymers, composites, and bio-based composites. Please see additional information below about the
services, differentiators, and facilities & equipment the BNACC can offer to surrounding polymer/plastic businesses.
SERVICES
- Rental use of the Instrumentation
- Assistance with Testing Methods
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Training and/or Consulting
- Group Training Workshops
DIFFERENTIATORS
- Latest technology and processes for the most accurate, reliable, and reproducible data.
- Versatile platform for various rheological measurements.
- Available automation allows for maximum unattended laboratory productivity in all test environments.
- Experiments provide immediate information on end-use performance, composition, processing, and stability.
- Personnel are certified in testing and applications.
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- Discovery Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) 2500 - measures 1st and 2nd order transitions, including melting, crystallization, and glass transition temperatures.
- Discovery Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) 550 - measures weight loss associated with decomposition and evaporation in organic materials at elevated temperatures.
- HR-2 Discovery Hybrid Rheometer - examines the deformation and flow behavior of materials response to an applied stress and shear rate at various temperature
- Discovery Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA 450) - Measures coefficient of thermal expansion and measures glass transition temperature