Rheo-Hyphenated Techniques Workshop: Combining a modular compact rheometer and a high-speed polarization camera to uncover material insights and deepen understanding of complex fluids.

Explore the innovative combination of a compact rheometer with a high-speed polarization camera, which creates exciting opportunities for understanding soft matter. While rheometers effectively measure bulk viscoelastic characteristics, they frequently do not provide insights into the internal structural changes that influence how materials behave. This workshop will present an innovative – Rheo-PI system, an inventive solution from Anton Paar and Photonic Lattice that successfully integrates simultaneous measurement of rheological data with real-time observation of molecular orientation and stress distribution within the material. Discover how this powerful methodology can deepen your understanding of soft materials and optimize processes in various industries. Various application case studies ranging from yield stress fluids, suspensions and emulsions will be discussed in the workshop to showcase the power of rheo-combinatorial techniques.

 Key Highlights:

1. Recognize the additional benefits of combining a rheometer and a high-speed polarization camera to uncover underlying material physics
2. Discover how the Rheo-Polarization Imaging system facilitates real-time visualization of stress and molecular alignment amid deformation.
3. Examine case studies and applications related to material innovation, quality assurance, and process enhancement.
4. Understand the connection between microstructural dynamics and the macroscopic characteristics of soft materials.
5. Measure Retardation and Birefringence in your samples as a function of shear history.

 This seminar is tailored for:

1. Researchers and engineers engaged in rheology, materials science, or soft matter physics.
2. Professionals from fields such as cosmetics, food technology, pharmaceuticals, and polymers.
3. Individuals keen on exploring advanced material characterization methods where rheology can be combined with other hyphenated techniques to enhance product development or manufacturing techniques.
4. Rheometer users seeking a deeper understanding of material mechanics beyond bulk rheological measurements.

Contact Andrew Bridges for more information: abridges@photron.com