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R&D Center Overview

  • As a technology-driven manufacturer deeply rooted in the field of additives, Polywill places great emphasis on R&D and technical services. The company has established a highly skilled technical team led by PhDs and postgraduates who has years of experience in chemical and coating industries, and continues to invest heavily in R&D infrastructure, personnel, and equipment. It is equipped with world-class research, analytical, and application instruments.

    Polywill aligns its testing and analysis standards with those of leading international enterprises, and bases its internal control standards on customer acceptance criteria. Through continuous innovation and product upgrades, the company has developed a full range of additive solutions that serve both water-based and solvent-based systems. Polywill is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and holds 32 patents, including 17 international patents.

  • The company’s headquarter is located in Shanghai, including a professional R&D center with three core laboratories: Analytical, Synthesis, and Application lab. In addition, five satellite labs have been established in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Sichuan and Shanghai to provide rapid, localized support and technical services.

    With our eyes on the future, Polywill aims to expand its global footprint by co-establishing joint laboratories with international partners, enabling localized technical services and customer support worldwide.

R&D Team Introduction

Polywill’s R&D team is led by a senior PhD with over 30 years of expertise in environmentally friendly polymer materials, and is composed of outstanding master's and bachelor's degree holders from China’s top universities.

Key Team Members

  • Chief Scientist – Dr. Zhang

    PhD, Chinese Academy of Sciences

    Former R&D Director, Valspar Asia Pacific

    Former Chief Scientist, Dow Coating Division

  • R&D and Application Experts

    PhD, Dr. Xie, from University of Pennsylvania

    PhD, Dr. Liu, from Imperial College London

    Former R&D Director, Solvay China

    Former R&D Manager, AkzoNobel Coatings Division

    Former R&D Manager, Kansai Paint

With continuous investment in research and innovation, Polywill is committed to providing professional, reliable material solutions to customers worldwide.

R&D Center Facilities

Polywill’s R&D Center is equipped with advanced instruments covering synthesis, characterization, performance testing, and application development. Key equipment includes:
  • Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Systems

    Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

  • Material Characterization Instruments

    Thermo Fisher FTIR Spectrometer, Anton Paar Rheometer, Brookhaven Nanoparticle Size Analyzer

  • Environmental Durability Testing

    Salt Spray Corrosion Tester, Weathering Test Chamber, Taber Abrasion Tester

  • Film and Packaging Analysis

    AMETEK Oxygen Transmission Rate Tester, Heat Seal Analyzer, Minimum Film Formation Temperature Tester (MFFT)

  • Mechanical and Surface Property Testing

    Tensile Strength Tester, Surface Tension Analyzer