Topic Sub-topic
The glass transition and other relaxation processes Transitions of first and second order.
Relaxation processes in polymers.
The complexity of the glass transition.
Melting and softening observed by DSC, DEA and rheology Amorphous and crystalline polymers.
Melting and softening.
Differential scanning calorimetry
Dielectric analysis
Thermomechanical analysis
Observed by DSC, DEA and TMA
Curing processes Curing: Chemical Crosslinking
Observation of cure by DSC, DEA and DMA.
Thermal stability by TG Thermogravimetric analysis.
Methods for evaluating the thermal stability
Applications