Our research covers all important material classes, such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Our well-equipped laboratories enable comprehensive material characterization and testing, as well as the further development and optimization of materials and manufacturing processes, particularly with regard to sustainability.
Research focus areas
Projekte
Selected projects
In application-oriented research projects, we work together to develop concrete solutions to real-world challenges – efficiently, collaboratively, and with direct added value for your company.
Engineering of functionalized Polysiloxenes for crosslinked Polyethylene (PE-X)
Compared to pure polyethylene, PEX is more resistant for small wall thickness to electrical treeing and can withstand high thermal shocks, which makes this material suitable for electrical cable jacketing and water piping industry.
- Institute
- Institute of Polymer Engineering
- Research field
- Micro- and nano-technology