PolyEngLab

PolyEngLab – Polymer, Elastomer & Composite Engineering Laboratory is a research group within the “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano dedicated to the advanced characterisation of plastics, rubbers and composite materials. We perform rheological‑mechanical testing to correlate structure with material properties and integrate it with numerical modelling to predict performance under real‑world conditions across a variety of applications, including mobility, electronics, sports tech, high‑tech and consumer goods. What we do Mechanical testing (tension, flexure, compression, creep) on polymers, elastomers and composite laminates at low and high temperatures Fracture mechanics: KIC, GC, JC determination DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis) & TMA (Thermo‑Mechanical Analysis) Rheometry – rotational Scratch testing and surface tribology DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) for thermal transitions (Tg, Tm) Impact testing The lab houses dedicated sample‑preparation lines, environmental chambers, and thermal and tribological analysis equipment, along with proprietary FEM codes and materials databases. We collaborate with industrial partners, universities and research centres while training tomorrow’s materials engineers.