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Notes on linear rheological measurements: Sample preparation, Dynamic Strain Sweep, Dynamic Frequency Sweep, Temperature Ramp Test

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This document summarises Petra Bacova's notes on linear rheological measurements undertaken during her secondment at IESL-FORTH, Heraklion, Greece. This secondment aimed to provide her with training in experimental rheological techniques. This experience was used for the detailed rheological characterization of commercially available poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and unentangled PLA samples synthesized at the University of Cádiz. The notes are fully based on Petra Bacova's experience, are meant to be a basic guide for beginners and should be used with care when applied to other samples in melt or other machines than ARES of TA Instruments.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17287460

Authors: Bacova, Petra, Vlassopoulos, Dimitris

Institutions: Universidad de Cádiz, University of Crete

Language: English

Topic: Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies

Subfield: Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: G8174653322