Research Equipment

This chamber is used for accelerated weathering of polymeric materials under controlled climatic conditions. It simulates solar radiation with a xenon lamp and allows precise adjustment of temperature, humidity, irradiation intensity, and even rainfall. It is particularly useful for evaluating weathering resistance and predicting material durability under specific climate conditions.

This device is designed for accelerated aging of polymers under ultraviolet radiation. It reproduces the effect of daily UV exposure using UVA-340 lamps and controlled day/night cycles. The system is used to assess UV-induced degradation and changes in material performance.

This chamber is used to evaluate the ozone aging resistance of polymer materials. It is equipped with an ozone generator and analyzer, enabling precise control of ozone concentration and temperature during testing. The system is suitable for both static and dynamic strain conditions, which is especially important for materials exposed to oxidative surface degradation.

This apparatus allows the testing of polymer resistance to sudden and extreme temperature changes. It operates over a wide temperature range and can generate very rapid transitions between hot and cold conditions. Such tests are essential for materials intended for demanding service environments, including aerospace and advanced engineering applications.

This climatic chamber is equipped with rare-earth halogen lamps that provide a solar spectrum particularly suitable for aging studies, especially for elastomeric materials. It enables programmable climatic cycles with controlled temperature, humidity, and irradiation over UV, visible, and IR ranges. In contrast to standard chambers, it also allows the simulation of winter-like environmental conditions.

This respirometer is used to investigate the biodegradation of materials under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. It enables highly sensitive measurement of CO₂ evolution and oxygen uptake directly above the sample in a closed-loop system. The instrument can be applied to biodegradation studies in water, compost, soil, sludge, or microbial environments, in accordance with several international standards.

This installation is used for supercritical CO₂ extraction of valuable compounds from plant-based raw materials. The method is clean, selective, and solvent-free, making it highly suitable for obtaining natural additives such as antioxidants, colorants, essential oils, or plasticizing compounds for polymer formulations. The system operates under controlled temperature and pressure conditions, enabling efficient recovery of functional bio-based ingredients.

This spectrophotometer is used for molecular and structural analysis of materials in the infrared and near-infrared regions. It enables identification of chemical groups, monitoring of degradation processes, and evaluation of interactions between polymer matrices and additives. The system is especially useful for studying compositional and surface changes after aging or modification.

This instrument is used to measure fluorescence properties of materials and chemical compounds. It enables sensitive detection of fluorescent signals, which can be useful for studying molecular interactions, oxidation products, and the presence of active substances in polymer systems. It is particularly valuable in analytical work requiring high sensitivity and selectivity.

This goniometer is used for contact angle measurements and surface characterization of solid materials. It allows the determination of wettability, surface free energy, and interfacial behavior, which are important for understanding adhesion, coating performance, and surface modification effects. It is widely applied in the evaluation of polymer films, composites, and packaging materials.

UV-Vis spectrophotometry is used to analyze the absorption of ultraviolet and visible light by samples. It can be applied to determine the concentration of active compounds, monitor extract composition, and evaluate optical or photochemical changes in materials. In polymer research, it is particularly useful for studying additives, pigments, and degradation-related transformations.

This system provides highly accurate temperature control for chemical and material-processing experiments. It is suitable for heating and cooling applications requiring stable and reproducible thermal conditions. In polymer and extraction studies, it can support synthesis, formulation, and controlled reaction processing.

A cryogenic grinder is used for size reduction of materials under very low temperature conditions. Cooling makes brittle or temperature-sensitive samples easier to mill without thermal degradation or structural damage. This is particularly important for polymers, biological materials, and additives intended for further analytical or formulation work.

This high-pressure microfluidizer is used for the preparation of fine dispersions, emulsions, and homogenized systems. It reduces particle or droplet size and improves the uniformity of formulations through intense shear and impact forces. In polymer and bio-based material research, it can be used to produce stable suspensions, encapsulated systems, and highly dispersed functional additives.