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The Surface and Interface Solutions Center (SISC) comprises five primary
expertise fields through which our industry-recognized experts can help
you develop innovative and disruptive technologies.
Synthesis
The Synthesis team designs and implements cost-effective, modern silane
manufacturing processes and valuable products to match the needs and
specifications of our customers including all aspects of sustainability
("Green Chemistry") and safety.
See practical examples of our work in this field.
Filler
The Filler team provides technical solutions through innovation and concept
evaluation in silane-filler science by discovering disruptive technologies and
developing the understanding of the process/material structure/properties
relationship of filler-coupling agent systems with an emphasis on filler
contribution.
Examples of skills and expertise gathered within the team are:
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Polymerizations technologies
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Pre-treatment of mineral fillers with silane
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Filler-silane reactivity
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Filler dispersion in polymeric and rubbery matrixes
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Filler interface and interphase design for optimized composites
performances
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Reinforcement theories by various type fillers (mineral and organic for
tires, rubber goods, automotive applications, ...)
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State-of-the-art analytical and testing equipment
See practical examples of our work in
this field.
Reinforcement
The Reinforcement team pushes the boundaries of today's knowledge of
reinforcement technologies by discovering understanding the process/material
structure/properties relationship of filler-coupling agent-polymer matrix
systems with a focus on interface/interphase design.
Examples of skills and expertise gathered within the team are:
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Thermal and photo-activated cross-linking technologies
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Polymerizations technologies
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Resins & inorganic coating and materials
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Treatment of mineral fillers with silane coupling agents
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Polymer and rubber reinforcement
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Filler dispersion and various applications (tires, rubber goods,
automotive, paint, sealants...)
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Sol-gel chemistry and applications
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State-of-the-art synthesis, analytical and testing equipment
See practical examples of our work
in this field.
Adhesion
The Adhesion team provides technical solutions through innovation and new
concept evaluation, emphasizing the importance for understanding the nature and
the structure of the interphase, which forms between two dissimilar materials
(plastics, metals, organic resins, etc.).
Examples of skills and expertise gathered within the team are:
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Room-temperature-vulcanization (RTV) technologies, both condensation and
addition cure systems, as well as silicone reactive hot-melt
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Adhesion promoter chemistry based on organosilanes
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Substrates modification (cleaning, priming, coating) with organosilanes,
resins and combinations of them
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Understanding of [formulation - compounding process - physical properties]
relationships
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Physics of curing process across adhesive layers
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Application of silicone and silicone-modified organics adhesives, sealants
and coatings in Buildings, Construction, Electronics, Automotive, Aeronautics,
Paints, Paper and Industrial assembly in general
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Surface analysis techniques, e.g., XPS, ToF-SIMS, Contact Angle, AFM, SPM,
SEM,…
See practical examples of our work in
this field.
Plastics and Rubber
Engineering
The Plastics and Rubber Engineering team innovates and engineers new
composites with outstanding properties for both current and future market
needs.
Examples of skills and expertise gathered within the team are:
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Plastic and rubber compounding, including dynamic vulcanization, cross
linking, filled composites
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Plastic and rubber processing (injection molding, extrusion blow molding,
thermoforming, rotomolding, fibers spinning ...)
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Plastic and rubber evaluation, including the relationship between
formulation, process and performances
To support our activities and provide relevant data to end-users, the
Plastics and Rubber application cell has in-house capabilities offering
twin-screw extruders, Banbury mixers, compounding and testing equipment.
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