Deformulation labs, like other analytical laboratories, work under highly controlled conditions, with the specific goal of identifying components of unknown formulas. The following is a typical workflow for a Deformulation Lab: In some cases, reformulation or a prototype is desired. In these cases, quality deformulation labs will refer the matter to a competent formulation laboratory to re-create the material. Advanced …
Roll-to-roll (R2R) coating technology has become increasingly popular in various industries, including electronics, solar cells, flexible displays, and more. Selecting a roll-to-roll coating partner that meets your requirements is crucial to ensure high-quality and cost-effective production. With numerous roll coating processors in the market, it can be challenging to make an informed decision. This blog post will provide you with …
At National Polymer, we utilize a reverse engineering workflow for analyzing a polymer blend of unknown components and then reconstructing that compound for production use. Once we have determined all the components that comprise the polymer being analyzed through the reverse engineering process, we then recreate that polymer, optimizing for cost and performance. Next, we make test batches to confirm …
Deformulation is just one aspect of Analytical Chemistry. Analytical chemistry uses many methods, purposely designed to determine various compositional aspects of materials. Methods can be both detructive and non-destructive. They include separation methods such as chromatography, wet chemistry (titrational) methods, spectrographic methods, thermo-analysis methods, and more. Analytical chemists and engineers are constantly coming up with better ways to qualify and …
There are several different types of polymer deformulation. Deformulation is the process of breaking down and identifying the individual components that make up a polymer. Many factors come into play when determining individual chemical components, morphology, and thermal interactions of polymers. This is where polymer deformulation steps in to identify multiple variables of a polymer via reverse engineering techniques. First, …
Deformulation can be an important part of the long term viability of a company’s product offerings. What actually makes up a product is a crucial topic to be addressed when it comes to product creation. Although this might seem straightforward, it can be difficult and time-consuming to list every component that goes into a product. This is where reverse engineering …
While “polymer synthesis” may be a new term for some readers, John Wesley Hyatt actually created the first synthetic polymer in 1869. This discovery was ground-breaking. Prior to this, polymers were only provided by nature. Materials, like bone, wood, fur, cotton, silk, and leather were naturally occurring polymeric materials that served man from the Stone Age until modern times. However, …
Roll-to-roll coating trends are helping businesses around the world accomplish amazing things with roll coated materials. Roll-to-roll coating is one of the most advanced fabrication processes that apply coats, laminates, or prints on a flexible rolled substrate material that is passed between multiple rollers. Engineers use roll-to-roll coating as their go-to fabrication method for making a large number of materials …
Polymer synthesis has created polymers that have shaped our world. Some of the polymers that have had an enormous impact on the way we live our lives include: More recent developments include the synthesis of specific biopolymers for medical and medical device applications. These materials have broad applications in various industries, including packaging, sports, petrochemical, preservatives, pharmaceuticals, and more. It …
Deformulation is important for product development, ongoing improvement, and competitive analysis. Deciding which analytical tools and techniques are most appropriate takes a team of skilled chemists and engineers. One method that has proved particularly useful in gathering compositional deformulation data of materials is Raman spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy can help analyze the complex structure of solid dose forms, including particulate matter and …
