Big Science analysis for plastics and packaging products
Precise insight into materials – where common methods fall short
Are you facing complex challenges in plastic and packaging production, where traditional analyses don’t suffice? By accessing advanced Big Science facilities such as synchrotrons and neutron sources, the Danish Technological Institute offers tailored solutions for in-depth materials analysis.
How we create value
- Unique precision: Access analytical methods that reveal material structure, defects, and impurities at the nanoscale – and deep within the thickness of plastics and composites.
- Documentation and optimization: Comply with the strictest requirements from authorities and customers, e.g., for PFAS/CFCs, lifetime, and durability.
- Reduce failures and complaints: Early identification and analysis of defects mean fewer stoppages, less waste, and higher quality.
- Accelerate development: Reproduce and test theories on new material structures in practice – quickly and reliably.
We offer:
- PFAS/CFC trace analysis and identification
- Advanced determination of crystal structure and crystallinity
- Three-dimensional mapping of fiber orientation and defects
- Precise measurements of density, porosity, residual stresses, and impurities
- Analysis and inspection of coatings, metal/plastic components, etc.
Case: Big Science facility can detect PVC residues in recycled plastic
Recycled plastic can become worthless if it contains PVC residues, as this significantly reduces quality and often leads to rejection by buyers. With Big Science technology – specifically neutron activation analysis – even small amounts of PVC can be detected extremely precisely. When samples are irradiated with neutrons at a special facility, the presence of chlorine (which is characteristic of PVC) can be measured very sensitively and without damaging the material.
This makes it possible to sort and quality-control recycled plastics far more effectively than with conventional laboratory methods, ensuring higher quality and increased value of the final product. The challenge is that the material must be analyzed at a central facility, but the gains in precision and traceability are significant.
Are you ready to solve your material challenges – quickly and in depth? Contact us for a non-binding conversation about your options.