{"id":12987,"date":"2026-06-23T12:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/student-research-theses\/development-of-a-materials-database-based-on-thermogravimetric-analysis-tga\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:14:38","slug":"development-of-a-materials-database-based-on-thermogravimetric-analysis-tga","status":"publish","type":"cpt_ikv_srt","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/student-research-theses\/development-of-a-materials-database-based-on-thermogravimetric-analysis-tga\/","title":{"rendered":"Development of a Materials Database Based on Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #single-header-block_32d6b8b26e044bac1ad43bbce7a9de89 .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide {\n        opacity: 0.4;\n    }\n\n    #single-header-block_32d6b8b26e044bac1ad43bbce7a9de89 .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide-thumb-active {\n        opacity: 1;\n    }\n<\/style>\n    <section id=\"single-header-block_32d6b8b26e044bac1ad43bbce7a9de89\" class=\"block-single-header theGridWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\" col-start-2 col-span-10 md:col-start-3  md:col-span-8\">\n                <h2 class=\"font-serif font-semibold text-blue text-sm w-4\/5\">\n                    Project work or research laboratory                <\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"skewToMiddle\">\n                        <div class=\"relative  text-blue text-sm font after:border-2  after:border-blue rounded-xl bg-green-lighter  p-base -rotate-6 my-xl  after:block after:absolute after:w-full after:h-full after: after:-z-10 after:rounded-xl after:rotate-1  after:box-content  after:-top-2xs after:-left-2xs after:bg-blend-multiply  leading-snug \">\n                            <div class=\"skewToMiddleInner\">\n                                Design and implementation of a database for the structured storage, analysis and visualisation of building services data relating to various materials                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\" relative flex flex-col gap-2xs mb-xs md:mb-l xl:mb-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" w-full  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stuwi-TGA.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stuwi-TGA-748x499.png 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stuwi-TGA-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stuwi-TGA-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Stuwi-TGA\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\" text-copyright order-3 justify-end text-right w-full  w-full \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\" w-full  text-figcaption justify-end text-right \">TGA results for a PA-PBT blend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic of the work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a well-established method for studying thermal decomposition and oxidation behavior. This involves determining the change in mass of a sample as a function of temperature and\/or time under a defined atmosphere (inert or oxidative). In research and development, large amounts of measurement data are generated, which are often stored in a decentralized and inconsistent manner. A structured materials database is used to systematically record and compare this data. This also makes the data usable for future analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The work is written in this working group:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tests conducted in the physics laboratory of the Center for Plastics Analysis and Testing (KAP) provide significant support to both industry and the institute&#8217;s own research efforts in validating quality and manufacturing parameters. The focus is on characterizing materials using thermal, spectroscopic, rheological, and chromatographic analyses in order to evaluate material behavior and thus provide a targeted assessment not only for research but also for industrial applications. Through these analyses, the laboratory provides essential insights for optimizing production processes and improving quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of this work is to establish a basis for more reliable interpretation of results from thermal analysis. To this end, the decomposition behavior, associated mass losses, and residues of known materials or groups of materials are to be determined using metrological methods and systematically recorded. This data will support the evaluation of the thermo-oxidative degradation behavior of unknown materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your task:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work is divided into the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation of suitable samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and Operation of a Building Services System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting Experiments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis and Presentation of Results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your profile:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical or scientific studies (e.g. mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest in analytical tasks and practical work in the laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent, structured and team-oriented way of working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These are your benefits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work in a motivated team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent work with needs-based support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing of research-relevant questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual coordination of tasks and time frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimental work on laboratory equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-term start possible \/ fast processing without delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested in a project or a research lab at the IKV and in this assignment, please feel free to contact me. 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