{"id":24548,"date":"2025-02-05T14:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T13:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnep-fr.com\/en\/?page_id=24548"},"modified":"2025-02-05T14:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T13:34:30","slug":"durability-of-polymers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cnep-fr.com\/en\/durability-of-polymers\/","title":{"rendered":"Durability of polymers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24548\" class=\"elementor elementor-24548\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a910b5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a910b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29917f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"29917f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnep-fr.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46cd9e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c46cd9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e52b83 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e52b83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How evaluating the sustainability of your polymers by the CNEP can help you improve the quality of your products.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49afefc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49afefc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Polymers play a central role in many industries, from packaging to automotive to aerospace. However, their widespread use raises concerns about their environmental impact and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c214e8c animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c214e8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f02fbd8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f02fbd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641c30a animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"641c30a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding and mastering the sustainability of polymers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326e414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"326e414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The durability of polymers refers to their ability to maintain their performance and structural integrity throughout their life cycle, while minimizing their impact on the environment.&lt;br&gt; This includes their resistance to degradation due to various factors such as light, heat, chemicals and mechanical stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2596b9a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2596b9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0cbe31 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0cbe31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability assessment: a multidisciplinary approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f5d56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54f5d56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To assess the durability of polymers, CNEP uses a multidisciplinary approach combining laboratory tests, cutting-edge analyzes and perfect scientific knowledge of the chemical phenomena involved. 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By collaborating with industry, researchers and regulators, we work to promote responsible use of polymers for a sustainable future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09c64e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09c64e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To learn more about our research and services in the field of polymer sustainability, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e7666a elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5e7666a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnep-fr.com\/en\/contacts\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact one of our experts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How evaluating the sustainability of your polymers by the CNEP can help you improve the quality of your products. Polymers play a central role in many industries, from packaging to automotive to aerospace. However, their widespread use raises concerns about their environmental impact and long-term sustainability. Understanding and mastering the sustainability of polymers The durability of polymers refers to their ability to maintain their performance and structural integrity throughout their life cycle, while minimizing their impact on the environment.&lt;br&gt; This includes their resistance to degradation due to various factors such as light, heat, chemicals and mechanical stress. Sustainability assessment: a multidisciplinary approach To assess the durability of polymers, CNEP uses a multidisciplinary approach combining laboratory tests, cutting-edge analyzes and perfect scientific knowledge of the chemical phenomena involved. This holistic approach allows for a comprehensive and accurate assessment of polymer durability. 1 Accelerated aging tests These tests expose polymers to extreme conditions simulating the effects of time, such as exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity, to assess their resistance to degradation. 2 Analysis of physicochemical properties This method analyzes changes in the physical and chemical properties of polymers over time, such as variation in molecular weight, crack formation, and loss of strength. 3 Correlation with natural aging(s) Our scientific database and modeling are used to predict the long-term behavior of polymers based on various environmental and design factors. Our commitment to sustainability At CNEP, we are committed to supporting the development of sustainable polymers by providing reliable scientific data and recommendations to improve their performance and reduce their environmental impact. By collaborating with industry, researchers and regulators, we work to promote responsible use of polymers for a sustainable future. To learn more about our research and services in the field of polymer sustainability, please do not hesitate to contact us. 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Polymers play a central role in many industries, from packaging to automotive to aerospace. However, their widespread use raises concerns about their environmental impact and long-term sustainability. Understanding and mastering the sustainability of polymers The durability of polymers refers to their ability to maintain their performance and structural integrity throughout their life cycle, while minimizing their impact on the environment.&lt;br&gt; This includes their resistance to degradation due to various factors such as light, heat, chemicals and mechanical stress. Sustainability assessment: a multidisciplinary approach To assess the durability of polymers, CNEP uses a multidisciplinary approach combining laboratory tests, cutting-edge analyzes and perfect scientific knowledge of the chemical phenomena involved. This holistic approach allows for a comprehensive and accurate assessment of polymer durability. 1 Accelerated aging tests These tests expose polymers to extreme conditions simulating the effects of time, such as exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity, to assess their resistance to degradation. 2 Analysis of physicochemical properties This method analyzes changes in the physical and chemical properties of polymers over time, such as variation in molecular weight, crack formation, and loss of strength. 3 Correlation with natural aging(s) Our scientific database and modeling are used to predict the long-term behavior of polymers based on various environmental and design factors. Our commitment to sustainability At CNEP, we are committed to supporting the development of sustainable polymers by providing reliable scientific data and recommendations to improve their performance and reduce their environmental impact. 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