Surface functionalization

We use different types of chemical modification of polymer surfaces and coating technologies to achieve tailored properties.

The focus is on wettability, interfaces, adhesion and (bio-)functional coatings:

Pretreatment of polymer surfaces (plasma, electron beam irradiation, corona)
Tailor-made wettability of polymer surfaces
Grafting of functional polymers, especially by electron beam irradiation
UV-curable functional coatings
Plasma polymerization of functional coatings
New materials with surface-modified fillers

"Very quick and high-level response. The systematic use of the broad analytics and surface modification methods were amazing!"

Dr. Matthias Soddemann, Dipl. Chemist, MBA, Head of R&D New Products and Technologies, Dätwyler AG

Project examples

Immobilisation of biomolecules for the detec-tion of the stress hormone cortisol

Nutrix AG is a Swiss MedTech company that aims to improve the current state of digital health monitoring. For the development of high-tech sensors for home ...

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Atmospheric plasma for new surfaces

Lightning can be tamed for scientific purposes. In this way, they enable previously unimagined possibilities for surfaces on a small scale.

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Improving surfaces with electrons

The composition of a cable material is predetermined by the intended application. However, there are still many possibilities for improvements on the cable ...

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Multi-purpose functionalisation of non-woven materials by means of an e-grafting process

Researchers at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland are developing a non-woven material with an innovative combination of ...

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