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Application

This core addresses the creation and application of new surface functions for diverse industries. Topics include antimicrobial surfaces, anti-fog, anti-ice, and anti-fouling technologies. It also explores advanced functionalities like easy-to-clean surfaces, nanoscale polymer films, and self-healing and anti-friction powder coatings, all aimed at enhancing the durability and performance of materials.

Projects

Surface Engineering Resources
Dr. Alexander Münch-Polymer Coatings

Multifunctional Adaptive Polymer Coating

Functional polymer films have potential in various applications but face scalability challenges for commercial use. A bio-inspired phosphorylcholine nanocoating illustrates successful adaptation, offering anti-fouling, anti-fog, and ice-reducing properties.

TRL 5 Active Dr. Alexander Münch
Polymer Films Anti-fouling
Sustainable Materials

Surface Biofunctionalization

Surface biofunctionalization strategically modifies material surfaces to control biological interactions, enhancing biocompatibility, functionality, and resistance to biofouling across biomedical and technological applications.

TRL 4-6 Active Dr. Jens Friedrichs
Copolymers Chemically-structured surfaces
Process Technology

Interface Design and Interphase Characterization

Focus on bio-inspired material concepts like dopamine and tannic acid, developing new analytics methods to understand interfacial processes and creating a platform for hybrid materials, with a goal of controlled degradation for reuse and recycling.

TRL 1-6 Active Dr. Cordelia Zimmerer
Bio-inspired Hybrid Materials
Process Technology

Application of sizings /coatings

Applciation of sizings /coatings during glass and polymer firber spinning

TRL 4-6 Active Dr. Christina Scheffler
fiber spinning coatings

Technology Platform Coordinators

CPP Platform Coordinator
ASE Platform Coordinator
PMA Platform Coordinator
MDS Platform Coordinator