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Institute of Polymer Engineering

We create sustainable, plastic-based product and processes innovations with a focus on high-performance polymers and composites.

We achieve the level of ingenuity required for this by implementing an interdisciplinary approach, fusing together the fields of raw materials, construction and processing. In doing so we approach product development with plastics in a holistic way.

Our expertise in the fields of chemistry and analytics, process engineering and structural mechanics blends very well with the surface structuring and functionalisation expertise of the FHNW Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology.

Competencies

  • Polymer Chemistry and Analytics

    We are experts in polymeric chemistry (thermoplastics, thermoset plastics and elastomers), chemical plastic modification and plastic-related analytics.

  • Polymer Processing and Sustainability

    We conceive product and procedure innovations and develop them until they are ready for the market, focussing in particular on high-performance polymers and composites.

  • Lightweight design and Composite Technologies

    We answer questions regarding the mechanical behaviour of polymers and composites using a range of appropriate experimental and numerical methods.

Selected projects

  • Biodegradable Fishing Baits for Sustainable Angling

    IKT, together with Capt’n Greenfin, has developed and tested biodegradable materials as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fishing baits.

  • Recywind - Recyled carbon fibre in structural application

    We are excited to present a cutting-edge high performance and custom-built bicycle frame, made from recycled feedstock without deducting structural integr...

  • LeiWaCo - Development of a lightweight tank for cryogenic hydrogen

    Hydrogen plays a central role as an energy storage and carrier in the ongoing energy transition. The aim of the project is to develop a cost-effective, hi...

  • SuMa - Sustainable materials for 3D printed composite parts

    High-performance composites exhibit excellent mechanical and chemical Howev-er, the comparably high costs and the negative climate balance, especially for...

  • Sustainable fibre reinforced composites

    Experimental and numerical analysis of drapability in flax fiber-based textiles

  • Digital Twins for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Composite Materials with Ultrasound

    An innovative new method for non-destructive ultrasonic testing of laminated composite materials.

All research projects from the Institute of Polymer Engineering
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Markus Grob

Prof. Dr. Markus Grob

Head of the FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering

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+41 56 202 85 27 (undefined)

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markus.grob@fhnw.ch

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Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

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