High throughput preparation and analysis of materials

Abstract

A rapid throughput method for the preparation, analysis or both of libraries of material samples is provided. According to the method, a plurality of samples is provided. Providing the plurality of samples can include a variety of sample formation techniques including, but not limited to, extruding, milling, compression preparation, rotary mixing, microcentrifugation, molding and casting. Preferably, the samples are solidified into a near net shape configuration appropriate for testing of properties or characteristics of the samples.

1 : A method for high throughput preparation and screening of blend materials, comprising the steps of: 
 (a) providing a first polymer material;    (b) providing at least one additional material;    (c) blending said at least one additional material to form a blend with said first polymer material;    (d) forming a miniature material sample of said blend to a desired sample shape;    (e) characterizing said blend as to morphology, size, composition, property or a combination thereof;    (f) repeating said steps (a)-(e) for forming and characterizing a plurality of material samples of a library of material samples.    
     
     
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