Polymers
Products made from polymers are all around us – from safe and hygienic food and personal care packaging to clothing made of synthetic fibers that protect us from harmful UV rays, polymers are a critical part of our daily lives. The versatility of plastics makes them a lightweight, cost-effective option for replacing traditional materials like wood, metal, ceramics, and glass across applications in the building and construction, automotive, and household segments. Success of plastics is partly driven by their durability; yet, it has also led to an accumulation of plastic waste in the environment due to improper end-of-life waste handling.
High environmental cost of plastics waste is placing significant pressure on scientists and engineers in the polymers industry to innovate and develop more sustainable materials that account for end-of-life waste management while still maintaining product performance. TA Instruments’ robust polymer analysis solutions are designed to support your laboratory’s drive for innovation, so you can focus on building sustainable solutions for a better future, today.