Advanced Materials • Applied R&D • Technical Consulting

Turning polymer science into practical material solutions.

RheoSmart Materials Inc. helps companies, startups, research laboratories, universities, and innovation centres develop, evaluate, and improve advanced polymer systems.

R&DMaterial development
TestingPerformance validation
Scale-upIndustry-focused guidance
Material intelligence Structure → Processing → Performance
Smart CoatingsIcephobic • Photothermal • Protective
Sustainable PolymersPackaging • Biopolymers • Circularity
Scientific depth Practical recommendations Flexible project support Confidential collaboration
Core Services

From early-stage ideas to validated material performance.

We combine polymer science, experimental design, materials characterization, and engineering analysis to solve real product-development challenges.

Advanced Polymer Materials

Formulation and optimization of polymer blends, composites, nanocomposites, biopolymers, and functional material systems.

  • Material selection and formulation
  • Structure–property relationships
  • Processing and performance optimization

Smart & Protective Coatings

Development and assessment of advanced surfaces for anti-icing, photothermal, wear-resistant, hydrophobic, and multifunctional applications.

  • Icephobic and anti-frost concepts
  • Photothermal surface technologies
  • Durability and adhesion assessment

Sustainable Packaging

Support for recyclable, bio-based, biodegradable, and high-performance packaging materials while balancing barrier, clarity, mechanics, and processability.

  • Bio-based and biodegradable systems
  • Barrier and surface optimization
  • Material benchmarking and validation

Rheology & Processing Support

Rheological evaluation and data interpretation to connect flow behaviour with formulation, processing conditions, and final product quality.

  • Flow and viscoelastic behaviour
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Data interpretation and modelling

Materials Testing & Characterization

Test planning, laboratory coordination, data analysis, and technical reporting for mechanical, thermal, surface, morphological, and functional performance.

  • Method selection and test planning
  • Failure analysis and benchmarking
  • Technical reports and recommendations

R&D and Technical Consulting

Flexible scientific support for feasibility studies, proposal development, experimental programs, literature intelligence, and innovation roadmaps.

  • Feasibility and gap analysis
  • Experimental design and project planning
  • Scientific writing and technology assessment
Testing Capabilities

Access to advanced laboratory facilities.

Depending on project requirements, we support access to specialized laboratory testing and help clients select meaningful methods, interpret results, and convert data into actionable decisions.

Contact angle and wettability Ice adhesion: push-off and roll-off Photothermal performance Anti-icing and frosting evaluation Microscopy and SEM analysis DSC and thermal characterization Wear and durability testing UV stability assessment Surface profilometry Mechanical and rheological testing
Development workflow Evidence-driven decisions
1
DefineApplication, constraints, and success metrics
2
DesignMaterials, formulations, and test matrix
3
ValidateCharacterization, benchmarking, and analysis
4
ImproveRecommendations for performance and scale-up
Featured Equipment

Equipment and measurement services.

Rotational Rheometer

Rotational Rheometer

Rotational rheometer with parallel-plate geometry for viscosity, oscillatory shear, viscoelasticity, and structure–processing analysis.

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

Thermal analysis of glass transition, melting, crystallization, curing behaviour, and polymer crystallinity.

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

High-resolution imaging of surface morphology, fracture surfaces, filler dispersion, coatings, and polymer microstructures.

Contact Angle Goniometer

Contact Angle Goniometer

Static and dynamic contact-angle measurements for wettability, hydrophobicity, and surface-energy evaluation.

Optical Surface Profilometer

Optical Surface Profilometer

Three-dimensional surface topography, roughness, texture, and step-height measurements for coatings, films, and engineered surfaces.

X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)

X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Crystalline phase identification, degree of crystallinity, orientation, and structural analysis of polymers and composite materials.

Universal Testing Machine

Universal Testing Machine

Tensile, compression, flexural, adhesion, and other mechanical measurements for polymers, composites, films, and coatings.

Environmental Icing Chamber

Environmental Icing Chamber

Controlled icing, frosting, anti-icing, and environmental exposure testing for coated surfaces and engineered components.

Environmental UV Weathering Chamber

Environmental UV Weathering Chamber

Accelerated UV-aging and weathering evaluation under controlled radiation, temperature, condensation, and humidity conditions.

Ice Adhesion Push-Off Test

Ice Adhesion Push-Off Test

Controlled push-off measurement of ice adhesion strength on coated and uncoated surfaces using a motorized translation stage and force gauge.

Collaboration Network & Team Expertise

A multidisciplinary team supported by strong academic collaboration.

RheoSmart connects polymer science, smart materials, characterization, and data-driven engineering support through internal expertise and external collaboration.

Collaboration Organizations

UQTR

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Applied research, polymer materials, smart manufacturing, and process optimization.

UQAC

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Surface engineering, icephobic coatings, photothermal materials, and advanced characterization.

TMU

Toronto Metropolitan University

Sustainable packaging, polymer processing, advanced materials, and performance evaluation.

Core Team

Vahid Rahmanian, Ph.D., CEO and Founder of RheoSmart Materials Inc.

Vahid Rahmanian, Ph.D.

CEO, Founder

Polymer nanocomposites, mechanical properties, rheology, smart coatings, and materials characterization.

Hoorieh Barangizi, CEO and Founder of RheoSmart Materials Inc.

Hoorieh Barangizi

CEO, Founder

Polymer blends, polymer nanocomposites, photothermal materials, carbon nanomaterials, and surface-engineered systems.

Collaboration Team

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Sasan Sattarpanah, Ph.D.

Collaboration Team • UQTR

Predictive maintenance, NDE/NDT, intelligent inspection systems, and industrial process monitoring.

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Soheil Majidi, Ph.D.

Collaboration Team

Image processing, computer vision, data analysis, and AI-assisted visual inspection.

Who We Support

Materials innovation across industry and research.

A

Packaging & Consumer Products

Sustainable films, barriers, coatings, recyclability, and material performance.

B

Energy & Infrastructure

Protective, anti-icing, durable, and multifunctional polymer systems.

C

Agriculture & Environment

Anti-frost coatings, biodegradable materials, and soil-protection solutions.

D

Advanced Manufacturing

Processing support, failure analysis, material selection, and performance optimization.

E

Startups & Innovation Teams

Feasibility studies, rapid technical validation, and development roadmaps.

F

Universities & Research Labs

Collaborative R&D, characterization strategy, proposals, and scientific communication.

About RheoSmart

Scientific expertise with an industry-focused mindset.

RheoSmart Materials Inc. is a Canadian advanced-materials company focused on polymer research and development, smart coatings, sustainable packaging, rheology, material testing, and technical consulting.

Our approach links material structure, processing conditions, and real-world performance. We work collaboratively and confidentially to help clients reduce uncertainty, improve formulations, and accelerate development.

Corporate Registration

RheoSmart Materials Inc.

Canadian corporate information provided for client and partner verification.

Business Number (BN)736781634RC0001
Registry ID17717547
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