Accelerated polyolefin durability testing using weatherometer
Lambton College offers advanced testing services using its weatherometer to evaluate and enhance the long-term durability of polyolefin materials. This service accelerates aging tests to simulate real-world stressors, aiding in the development of more resilient formulations.
Overview
Lambton College utilizes its state-of-the-art weatherometer to perform accelerated aging tests on polyolefin materials. This service provides a reliable assessment of the long-term durability of polyolefins under environmental stressors such as UV radiation, temperature changes, and moisture. By correlating accelerated weathering data with real-world degradation, Lambton College helps optimize polyolefin formulations to extend their functional lifespan, making them suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Technical specifications
- Weatherometer Testing: Simulates real-world conditions, including UV exposure, temperature fluctuations, and humidity.
- Material Analysis: Involves spectroscopy, mechanical strength testing, and surface morphology assessments to evaluate degradation.
- Formulation Optimization: Utilizes advanced polymer formulation capabilities to integrate stabilizers and additives, enhancing resistance to photodegradation, oxidation, and mechanical deterioration.
- Predictive Modeling: Statistical models establish correlations between test results and long-term material performance.
Technology readiness level
The technology is at TRL 3, with ongoing research and validation efforts to refine testing protocols and establish reliable predictive methods. Lambton College aims to provide the industry with efficient evaluation processes for polyolefin performance.
About Lambton College
Lambton College is a career‑focused public college in Sarnia, Ontario, recognized for hands‑on, industry‑aligned applied research. Companies engage through three NSERC‑funded Technology Access Centres—the Lambton Manufacturing Innovation Centre, the Bio‑Industrial Process Research Centre, and the Digital Technology Lab—which provide contract R&D, prototyping, testing, and process optimization. Facilities include a BSL‑2 lab, a Natural Health Products lab, and the Canadian Extrusion Research Laboratory, with teams based on campus and at the adjacent Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park, enabling rapid validation and scale‑up alongside a major regional energy and chemical manufacturing cluster. Applied research is supported by funding from NSERC, Mitacs, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Ontario Research Fund, and FedDev Ontario programs. A dedicated commercialization function offers IP strategy and licensing support, augmented by resources from Intellectual Property Ontario.
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