Project work or research laboratory
Topic of the work
The cushioning properties of foamed plastic films are crucial to their suitability as packaging materials. It is important that they are neither too stiff nor too flexible, in order to ensure optimal protection for the packaged goods. An existing starch-based foam film will be tested for these characteristics to determine whether it is suitable for use as packaging material. To this end, an analysis of the mechanical properties of the starch foam film will be conducted, along with a comparison with the characteristics of foam films already available on the market. The analyses to be performed include testing the impact resistance and compressive strength to determine the damping properties under sudden loads, as well as subsequent microscopic examination to characterize any damage to the film.
© IKVThe work is written in this working group
The research laboratory is operated by the Materials Testing Research Group at the Center for Plastics Analysis and Testing (KAP) of the IKV. This working group works closely with industry to evaluate components and materials during the course of their operational use or to enable the quality of new components to be evaluated.
Objective
- Manufacturing Suitable Test Specimens from Foam Sheets
- Analysis of the Compressive Strength and Impact Resistance of Foam Sheets
- Characterization of the foam structure before and after mechanical loading
- Comparison of the properties of starch-based foam film with at least one other packaging film
- Comparison of Results and Assessment of the Suitability of Starch Foam Film
Your Assignment
| For a research lab assignment, you will complete the following tasks | For a project assignment, you will complete the following tasks |
| Selection of at least one foam film for comparison with a starch-based foam film | Selection of at least two foam films for comparison with a starch-based foam film |
| Preparation of Test Specimens | Preparation of Test Specimens |
| Conducting and Evaluating Analytical Procedures | Conducting and Evaluating Analytical Procedures |
| Preparation of the written paper | Preparation of the written paper |
Preferred study programs
- General mechanical engineering
- Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering or Materials and Process Engineering
- Materials Science, Environmental Engineering
- Applied chemistry
- Applied Polymer Science
These are your benefits
- Work in a young, motivated team
- Independent work with intensive support
- Experimental work on testing machines and analysis devices
- Individual coordination of tasks and time frame
If you are interested in a student research project at IKV and in this task, please contact me. We agree on the exact scope of content and schedule individually.