Webinar
29.11.2024 – 30.06.2025
On demand: Avoiding Cracks in Recycled PP Parts: Understanding the Impact of PE Contamination through Rheology and Thermal Analysis
This webinar will be available to you on demand until the end of June 2025.
This webinar offers an in-depth exploration of the effects of PE contamination in PP blends, utilizing virgin materials as substitutes to provide precise control over composition and history. Through DSC analysis, rheology, and mechanical testing, we examine how the presence of PE influences the thermal and mechanical characteristics of PP blends. The findings highlight the consequences of PE contamination, including its impact on mechanical performance and other critical performance metrics. This session is ideal for professionals interested in understanding the theoretical and analytical aspects of PE contamination in PP, connecting observed results to practical applications. As a precursor to our follow-up webinar, this foundational study provides essential knowledge for those looking to deepen their expertise in recyclate evaluation.
Take a look at this upcoming webinar on January 16th:
Sorting the Good from the Bad: Quality Control and Selection of PP Recyclates
Why You Should Attend:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical aspects of PE contamination in PP blends through controlled virgin material studies. This webinar is ideal for those looking to strengthen their knowledge in thermal and rheological analysis and serves as an excellent primer for our case study-focused follow-up webinar.
Presenter: Dr. Natalie Rudolph
Dr. Natalie Rudolph has over 15 years of experience in polymer analysis and manufacturing, with expertise spanning polymer processing, high-performance composites, additive manufacturing, and plastic recycling. She is the author of Understanding Plastics Recycling, published by Carl Hanser Verlag, and has a rich background in recycling research, focusing on developing effective methods for material characterization and quality evaluation. Dr. Rudolph’s career includes positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Vice President of R&D at AREVO, Inc., an additive manufacturing startup.
Currently, she serves as Division Manager for Polymer at NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing, where she leads innovation in recycling, rheology, and thermal analysis.
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