Adhesive modification and functionalisation laboratory

• Engineering & Technology

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

A laboratory dedicated to the emulsion synthesis of water-based polymer systems and the modification of adhesives to introduce new functionalities (e.g. thermal/electrical conductivity, sensing capabilities and self-healing properties), or to improve their processability and mechanical performance.

The laboratory provides comprehensive rheological, mechanical and compositional characterization of adhesives, as well as joint characterization, including ageing test programmes and the design of testing matrices.

Equipment

• Discontinuous reactor.
• Thermo Scientific HAAKE RheoStress 6000 rheometer.
• EXAKT three-roll calender.
• Dispermat CA 60.
• Vacuum oven.
• Airflow incubator.
• Hot press machine.
• Portable ultrasonic equipment.

In addition to the synthesis of water-based polymer systems by means of emulsion, this laboratory also works on:

• Modifying adhesives to improve their properties and/or provide other functionalities (thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, sensorisation capacity, change in processing window, self-repair, etc.).
• Characterising adhesives (rheology, mechanical properties, composition, ageing).
• Characterising adhesive joints (static and dynamic tests, ageing, development of test matrices and experimental design).

• Adhesive synthesis and modification
• Characterization of adhesives and bonded joints (static and dynamic testing, including ageing)
• Design of experiments and validation of multimaterial joints

TECNALIA

Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park, Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 2, E-20009, Donostia-San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)

Surfaces and Coatings:

- Functional Materials and Surfaces

- Advanced Materials

Application sectors

• Aerospace
• Aeronautics and space
• Automotive
• Railways
• Chemical industry
• Chemical, petrochemical and biorefinery industries

Industry plan

• HAZI · Aerospace
• IRABAZI · Automotive components