See here for a list of major research networks and projects with participation of the IPF sponsored by different organizations and bodies (selection)

Publically funded projects listed according to sponsoring organization or body....

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology based on a decision of the Deutsche Bundestag

A new kind of cfrp moulding tools with long service life (10k-Tool); Material development of wear resistant CFRP mould surfaces and numerical simulation of the mechanical and thermal component behaviour, 1/2013 - 7/2015
Axel Spickenheuer, Dept. Composite Materials

Process development for the production of silicon-free semifinished products from ultrahighmolecular polyethylene (UHMW-PE) with improved tribological properties. Development of PTFE-modified ultrahighmolecular polyethylene with improved tribological properties. Improvement of these modifies with respect to the process of semifinished products production, 7/2012 – 6/2014
Dr. Antje Taeger, Dept Reactive Processing

Development of reactive additives for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) chain extension - Development of a reactive extrusion procedure for PET chain extension using these additives, 1/2012 - 12/2013
Dr. Antje Taeger, Dept Reactive Processing

Development of an new thermoset material with adjustable antistatic properties, 12/2011 - 11/2013
Dr. Frank Taeger, Dept. Reactive Processing

Conditioning of heavy metal containing industrial effluents by means of synthetic polyelectrolytes as well as their combination, 11/2011 - 10/2013
Dr. Simona Schwarz, Dept. Polyelectrolytes and Dispersions

Development of a combined coating-additive system for the integration of basaltic fibres in ceramic materials, 3/2011-4/2013
Prof. Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Development of stress adapted light weight constructions with online-commingled hybrid yarns consisting of continuous glass and polyamide filaments based on tailored fibre placement, 4/2011 - 3/2013
Prof. Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Improvement of Lab-Predictions with respect to Crack Growth and Wear in Tyre Treads, 3/2013 - 2/2016
Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich, Dept. Elastomers

Mechanical stable anti-adhesive polymer surfaces of biomimetic structures, 1/2013 - 12/2015
Prof. Dr. Carsten Werner, Dept. Biofunctional Polymer Materials

Theory of photo-mechanical properties of azobenzene polymers: light-induced deformation dynamics, 12/2012 - 11/2015
Dr. Marina Grenzer, Dept. Mechanics and Structures

Simulation studies of polymer crystallization: Precursor-Phases, Reorganization and Self-Nucleation, 1/2009 - 2/2015
Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Material Networks World Network - Switchable polymer interfaces for bottom-up stimulation of mamalian cells, 1/2012 - 12/2014
Prof. Dr. Manfred Stamm, Dept. Nanostructured Materials
Dr. Klaus-Jochen Eichhorn, Dept. Analytics

Modification of the nanotribological properties of polymer brushes by embedded molecules, polydispersity and electrical charge, 11/2011 - 10/2014
Dr. Torsten Kreer, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Control of the nanoscale morphology of bulk heterojunction solar cells via chemical assembly of low bandgap conjugated polymers on nanoparticle support, 6/2012 - 7/2014
Dr. Anton Kiriy, Dept. Nanostructured Materials

Tailoring of self-healing behavior and dimensional stability of rubber materials, 8/2011 - 7/2014
Dr. Frank Böhme, Dept. Polymer Reactions and Blends
Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich, Dept. Composite Materials

Tailoring Epoxy / Glass Composites: Characterization of Interphase Properties, 3/2008 - 3/2014
Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Effect of the Interactions between Polymers and Solid Fillers on the Structure of Polymer-Filler; 4/2011 - 3/2014
Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich, Dept. Composite Materials

Adhesion in Model Polymer-Solid Interphases: Relation between the Nanoscopic Interphase and Macroscopic Adhesion, 4/2011 - 3/2014
Prof. Dr. Manfred Stamm, Dept. Nanostructured Materials

Entanglements and Dynamics in the Interphase Region, 4/2011 - 3/2014
Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer, Dept. Theory of Polymers
Dr. Michael Lang, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Olefin-Based Homo- and Copolymers obtained by Catalytic Gas-phase, Slurry and Emulsion Polymerization, 12/2010 - 11/2013
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit, Dept. Polymer Structures

Hyperbranched polymers as chromatographic selectors, 11/2010 - 10/2013
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit, Dept. Polymer Structures
Dr. Dietmar Appelhans, Dept. Polymer Structures

Properties of grafted polymers under variation of solvent quality and their interaction with nano-particles, 10/2011 - 9/2013
Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Lithium- Sulfur-High Energy Batteries with Reversible Matrix-intercalated Sulfur Cathodes, 8/2010 - 7/2013
Prof. Dr. Manfred Stamm, Dept. Nanostructured Materials

Computer simulations of dendritic polyelectrolytes: Effects of solvent quality and adsorption, 6/2011 - 5/2013
Dr. Jaroslaw Klos, Dept. Theory of Polymers
Prof. Jens-Uwe Sommer, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Ion-exchange membranes for medium-temperature fuel cells (MTPEM), 6/2010 - 5/2013
Dr. Jochen Meier-Haack, Dept. Reactive Processing

Immobilization of isolated functionalities of thrombomodulin on surfaces for improved hemocompatibility and evaluation of their physiological relevance, 5/2010 - 4/2013
Dr. Manfred Maitz, Dept. Biofunctional Polymer Materials

Development and characterization of chemically coupled metal-plastic multilayer compounds - Investigation of the chemical adhesion mechanism, 4/2011 - 3/2013
Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich, Dept. Composite Materials

Graft copolymers with defined architecture based on multifunctional coupling agents - A new approach to novel thermoplastic elastomers, 4/2010 - 3/2013
Dr. Frank Böhme, Dept. Polymer Reactions and Blends

Molecular analysis of the swelling behavior of polymer model networks, 4/2010 - 3/2013
Dr. Michael Lang, Dept. Theory of Polymers

Multifunctional cellulose based fibres, interphases and composites, 3/2011 - 2/2013
Prof. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Artificial matrices for tissue engineering basing on textile chitosan Scaffolds, 3/2010 - 2/2013
Dr. Frank Simon, Dept. Polymer Interfaces

DFG Collaborative Research Centres

On-line hybrid yarn spinning,  1/2004 - 12/2014
Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials
Dr. Harald Brünig, Dept. Mechanics and Fibre Formation

Interactive niches of hematopoietic stem cells modulated by biofunctional polymer matrices, 7/2009 - 6/2013
Prof. Dr. Carsten Werner, Dept. Biofunctional Polymer Materials

HydroZONES - Bioactivated hierarchical hydrogels as zonal implants for articular cartilage regeneration, 1/2013 - 12/2017
Prof. Dr. Carsten Werner, Dept. Biofunctional Polymer Materials

SOMATAI - Soft Matter at Aqueous Interfaces, 10/2012 - 9/2016
Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer, Dept. Theorie der Polymere

NephroTools - The potential of human kidney stem/progenitor cells for use in drug discovery and regenerative therapy programmes, 12/2011 - 11/2015
Prof. Dr. Carsten Werner, Dept. Biofunctional Polymer Materials

LORRY - Development of an innovative low rollling resistance truck tyre concept in combination with a full scale simulation tool box for tyre performance in function of material and road parameters, 11/2012 - 10/2015
Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich, Dept. Mechanics and Structure

ECNP-GROWTH Consolidation of the european centre for nanostructured polymers, 2/2012 - 1/2015
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit, Dept. Polymer Struktures

The Gender in Science and Technology LAB – GENIS LAB, 01/2011 - 12/2014
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit, Dr. Victoria Albrecht

Sensors based on block-copolymer nanocomposites, 1/2013 - 12/2014
Dr. Jürgen Pionteck, Dept. Functional Nanocomposites and Blends

Stress and strain reinforcement in polymer melts and polymer networks filled with spherial and anisometric particles, 1/2012 - 12/2013
Dr. Marina Grenzer, Dept. Mechanics und Structure

Influence of molecular characteristics of PAMPSA on its interaction with CTAB, 10/2012 - 3/2013
Dr. Simona Schwarz, Dept. Polyelectrolytes und Dispersionen

In-situ preparation of BCP-CNT and BCP-EG nanocomposites and their characterization - a comparative study, 10/2012 - 3/2013
Dr. Jürgen Pionteck, Dept. Functional Nanocomposites and Blends

Charakterization of graphene-ionic liquid gel and their application in rubber compounding, 9/2012 - 3/2013
Prof. Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Development of optically transparent smart rubber composites with LDH, 9/2012 - 3/2013
Prof. Dr. Edith Mäder, Dept. Composite Materials

Super TPVs based on silicone rubber and polyamide by electron inducec reactive processing, 9/2012 - 3/2013
Dr. Sven Wießner, Dept. Processing

New starch derivates as flocculants and binding agents, 11/2012 - 1/2013
Dr. Simona Schwarz, Dept. Polyelectrolytes und Dispersionen

Multifunctional wound-care dressings, 10/2012 - 1/2013
Prof. Dr. Manfred Stamm, Dept. Nanostructured Materials

Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung

Electron Beam Irradiation of Microwave Treated Olive Husk Powder, 6/2011-9/2013
Prof. Dr. Udo Wagenknecht, Abt. Verarbeitungsprozesse

Active membranes for waste water treatment for removal of organic components, 5/2011 - 4/2013
Prof. Dr. Manfred Stamm, Dept. Nanostructured Materials