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Mai LE HUY
manager in charge of analysis, expertise, ageing


 Identification and quantitative analysis of the constituents of polymer materials and parts

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of polymer compounds and additives:
vulcanized and thermoplastic rubber, thermoplastics, thermosets, plasticizers, stabilizers, curing agent, fire-proofing retardants, foaming agents, carbon black, fillers, fibres…
Analysis of competitive products for countersampling
Material characterization (identification, weight composition, thermal charateristics)


 Characterization of macromolecular structures

Crosslinking state
Morphology (cristallinity, multiphases)


 Analysis of physico-chemical changes in materials

Degradation, migration, contamination, inclusions, defects
Determination of oxidation and migration gradients


 Study of chemical mechanisms

Reactive chemistry of thermoset polymers
Analysis of multimaterial interfaces
Prediction of polymer/ polymer, additive or fluid compatibilities
Chemistry for understanding the mechanics and rheology of materials
Formation of N-nitrosamines within the vulcanizates
   

  Environment



Atmospheric pollutant recording (N-nitrosamines, PAH, vulcanization smoke, volatile chemical species) on the rubber production sites
Fire tests and fireproofing of polymers