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Rheinmünster, Bade-Wurtemberg, Allemagne

Formulation of polymers for sealants and foam to foam bonding applicationsTesting of the performances of the polymers and the formulated polymers, in terms of rheology, water and heat resistance, as well as tensile and compression tests.

Strasbourg Area, France

Development of new water based, ecological PSA (PU, Acrylics...) for the shoe industry and the leather goods.Understanding of the trends of the market, communication with the sales team.Development of specific adhesives following the customers needs. Following closely customer's projects and communicating with customers to understand their needs. Preparing formulation in the laboratory, testing different performances, preparing the process of production. Theoretical research on new raw materials to create new products.Creation and development of new water based degreaser and primer without VOC.Direct contact with suppliers to create new raw materials for the formulation of water based adhesives.Improving performances of existing adhesives.Increasing the communication in the R&D team with more visibility on the ongoing projects and their advancements.Preparing quality documents, ensuring the quality of the produced products, checking customer's products reclamations.

Solaize, France

Characterisation of soot in engine oil coming from gasoline and Diesel engine and study of their impact in the engine. Study of the influence of soots on the rheological and tribological properties of lubricants.Project accomplished being autonomous.Realization of a retroplanning, rheological and tribological studies in the presence of soots, Implementation of new analysis method and determination of perspectives to exploit.

Sassenheim, Netherlands

One-year internship on the formulations of paints and more precisely of clearcoats. Study of the influence of certain chemicals on the paint system; investigation in adhesion, improvements of formulations, development of new formulations. Project accomplished being autonomous, in team or following instructions. Communication, organization of multiple tasks, decision-making, preparation and understanding of formulations, teamwork