Take a look at our projects relating to polymer engineering here:

  • Holistic understanding of the process-structure-property relationship of chemically modified particle foams based on polyamide 12 (PA 12) through process digitization and deep learning methods
  • CRC1357 – Microplastics: C01 – Formation and degradation of microplastics under simulated environmental conditions: Mechanical and UV stress
  • CRC1357 – Microplastics: S01 – Predicting the toxicity and estimating the environmental risk of microplastic particles based on their properties
  • Fensterprofile mit Kern aus rPET Integralschaum; Teilvorhaben: Entwicklung eines umweltfreundlichen Integralschaums aus rezyklierten PET für Gebäudeisolation Schäumen von Polyhydroxyalkanoaten (PHA)
  • Maschinelles Lernen zur zielgerichteten Prozessführung beim Recycling von Polyestern mittels reaktiver Extrusion
  • SFB1585 – Multitrans: C04 – Modulation of electron and thermal transport in nanostructured blend / copolymer systems by thermomechanical control
  • BioArt – Optimising the mechanical properties of epoxy resins derived from biological raw materials using artificial intelligence -When emerging technologies and sustainable development work hand in hand
  • HybPrint3D – Material development for the production of high-quality sintered ceramic components from pre-ceramic-ceramic hybrid materials using Direct Light Processing
  • DEEP-Opt – Data-driven, holistic minimisation of energy consumption in electronics production through the optimisation of materials, design and processes; Sub-project: Development of sustainable printed circuit board substrates based on recyclable and bio-based duromer systems
  • NewPreg – Development of a bio-based, flame-retardant solid resin for the manufacture of continuous fibre composite semi-finished products
  • Potential of Natural Halloysites to improve the Insulation Behavior and the Mechanical Properties of Cellular Polymers
  • FS-Inject – Development of a flame-retardant and halogen-free injection moulding resin system without particle filtration effects
  • SpecReK – Spectroscopic investigation of plastics recycling
  • BioHybrid – Application and optimisation of bio-based epoxy resin systems for the production of hybrid natural fibre/rCF composites using the RTM process
  • Filament – Development of bio-based technical filaments (filled and unfilled) for the production of sustainable technical filaments with high thermal and mechanical properties for the automotive and aerospace industries
  • Digi-Rom – Recyclable rotor blade materials through the use of digital design
  • Cyclic-dynamic properties of particle foams
  • COIN – Copolymer Informatics: Blending digital technologies and copolymer chemistry – From design to application
  • Influencing the material behaviour of binary blends of bioplastics for the formation of particle foams
  • Kinetic modelling and experimental validation of the autoclave process for the production of thermoplastic particle foams
  • Foamprint – Development of a 3D printing process and associated materials for the resource-efficient mass production of foam products; sub-project: Materials development for foam 3D printing
  • ReMEPP – Machine learning used to analyse the recycling of expanded polypropylene (EPP)
  • MERGE – Vitrimere for jointing processes: Chemistry, composite manufacturing, repair processes and recycling
  • Funci-print – Systematic functionalization of thermoset materials for additive manufacturing supported by machine learning
  • VISTA – Test methods for evaluating the degree of contamination on sensor surfaces, as well as their transmission, perception and clean-off behaviour
  • TIHO –TechnologympactHubs Upper Franconia