Bio:
Arya Shahrostambeik holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, earned in 2024. His graduate research focused on the thermal conductivity of polymer nanocomposites, utilizing a range of characterization techniques—including Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)—to evaluate material properties. Arya is passionate about materials science and brings hands-on experience with diverse characterization methods applied to a wide array of materials such as foams, polymers, rubbers, powders, thin films, composites, etc. Since 2024, Arya has been working as a Lab Scientist at C-Therm Technologies, specializing in the thermal analysis of materials with a focus on DMA application development and testing.
Abstract:
Viscoelastic materials offer significant advantages across a wide range of industries due to their unique ability to both transfer and dissipate energy within their matrix. This property is present to varying degrees in polymers, rubbers, and composites, making them essential in applications such as noise and vibration dampening, seals, O-rings, gaskets, and tires. In particular, rubber materials play a critical role in safety and performance, where failure can result in severe financial and human consequences. Therefore, testing these materials under real-world conditions is vital to ensure reliability and functionality.
This presentation highlights the advanced capabilities of the Metravib DMA system in characterizing viscoelastic behavior, with a focus on rubber materials. Its ability to apply high forces and high frequency enables realistic simulation of demanding conditions such as those experienced by different industries. These features distinguish Metravib DMA from conventional instruments, making it a powerful tool for designing and validating high-performance materials in both research and industrial settings.