Effects of moisture-induced phase transformations and interparticle interactions on the processability and stability of solids (moisture stability)

Topic: STEM impulses
Type of funding: Individual funding programmes
Programme: CZS research boost
Funded institution:
  • Trier University of Applied Sciences

Prof. Dr. Roman Kirsch, Professor of Mechanical Process Engineering at Trier University of Applied Sciences, is researching a better understanding of the influence of moisture on material properties in the Moisture Stability project.

Goals

The influence of moisture on stability and processability is a challenge when introducing new products and processes in the industry. Moisture can cause products to change their properties. This can lead to quality problems and impair process reliability. However, due to the material-specific behavior of each product, moisture-induced material behavior can only be predicted to a very limited extent. The aim of the project is to better understand the influence of moisture on material behavior in order to predict the behavior of solids in the process on the basis of this knowledge and to influence it as early as the product development phase. The mechanisms for moisture-induced behavior are clarified in investigations and critical values for moisture-induced material changes are identified. In addition, simulation is used to predict changes in the flow behavior of various materials under the influence of moisture. The findings from the project should help to improve the quality of products, increase production reliability and reduce costs.

Involved persons:

Matthias Stolzenburg

Program Manager, Legal Affairs

Phone: +49 (0)711 - 162213 - 13

E-mail: matthias.stolzenburg@carl-zeiss-stiftung.de

Prof. Dr. Roman Kirsch

Hochschule Trier

Detailed information:

Topic: STEM impulses
Programme: CZS research boost
Type of funding: Individual funding programmes
Target group: Professors
Funding budget: 150.000 €
Period of time: November 2023 - October 2025

Funded institution:

[Translate to English:] Hochschule Trier
[Translate to English:] Hochschule Trier