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DMA for Polymer Development: Practical Interpretation & Case Studies

Language: English
Length: 90 min
Apr 24, 2025 03:00 PM
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Course Description

Unlock the full potential of Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) to develop and optimize polymeric and rubber materials with precision. Predict material behavior, failure risks, and performance under real-world conditions with accurate results through the right setup and interpretation.


Join industry expert Mark DeMeuse to:

  • Set up tests correctly—from sample preparation to key parameters like strain, temperature & frequency.
  • Control key performance factors—HDT, creep behavior, physical aging & more
  • Extract deeper insights from your DMA graphs to optimize modulus, elasticity & damping behavior.
  • Accelerate analysis, extrapolate results, and meet application requirements faster


Master DMA techniques to drive better material decisions and product performance!

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Dr. Mark T. DeMeuse is an internationally recognized expert in the area of structure-property-processing relationships for materials. He received his PhD from Illinois Institute of Technology and then, did postdoctoral studies with a joint appointment between University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Celanese Corporation.

Throughout his career, he has held positions of increasing importance in both technical and management areas at EniChem America, Applied Extrusion Technologies and Celgard. Presently, Dr. DeMeuse runs his own consulting firm in Charlotte, NC specializing in high temperature polymers, composites and porous materials for use as battery separators and filtration membranes. He has published over 50 papers in various areas of polymer research and is the inventor of 35 patents.

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Why should you view this course?

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), now, is not just restricted to the characterization of the physical properties of polymeric and rubber materials. It is a potential approach for mapping glass transition temperature, material interactions, and overall product performance.

It can thus play a vital role in optimization & development of thermoplastics, thermosets, polymer blends... Ensure you are armed with the right testing setup & interpretation skills to maximize the full potential of DMA. Join this course to:

  1. Get correct data through DMA testing essentials by mastering sample preparation, key testing parameters (temperature, frequency, strain), and troubleshooting setup errors.

  2. Extract more concrete insights (flow characteristics, modulus, and elasticity...) by understanding how it shows on DMA graphs.

  3. Meet application requirements faster by learning how to link DMA data to product performance (Tg <> HDT, storage modulus <> stiffness, secondary transitions <> hardness…).

  4. Design better development strategy by understanding the key requirements to overcome issues like contamination…

  5. Upgrade your interpretation skills by understanding how to extrapolate results (creep behavior, physical aging, gel time…) obtained on key samples.

Who should join this course?

  • R&D professionals and resin formulators who want to efficiently use DMA to either adjust their existing formulations methodology or develop new ones.

  • Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate)– your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for beginner level proficiency
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Course Outline

Introduction to DMA – How DMA Can Help

  • Understanding the role of DMA in polymer development
  • Key advantages and applications in material characterization

Setup Guide – Sample Preparation & Key Testing Parameters

  • Best practices for sample preparation
  • Key testing parameters: frequency, temperature, strain, and time

DMA Fingerprints Interpretation

  • Example of Typical DMA Data Output and Its Meaning
  • Analysis of data generated at different frequencies

How to Relate DMA Data to Thermosets / Thermoplastics Performance

  • Gelation & Vitrification times (TTT Diagram)
  • Correlation of Tg to Heat Deflection Temp. (HDT)
  • Creep behavior
  • Physical aging

How to Detect Raw Material Interactions using DMA data

  • Polymer Blends & Mixtures (Compatibility Considerations)
  • Effect of additives/fillers addition on DMA fingerprints

Practical Examples of Use of DMA

  • DMA of Epoxy/Nanocomposite Mixtures
  • Effect of RH on Tg of Nylon
  • Increasing use temperatures of epoxies
  • General Effect of Fillers on DMA curves
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