Technology Platform: Cross-scale Polymer Processing
Why?
Translating polymer design into scalable applications is a major challenge. The platform bridges this gap by connecting knowledge across scales to drive innovation in performance, sustainability, and manufacturing.
What?
The platform focuses on:
- Predictive multiscale modeling
- Scalable processing workflows (e.g., extrusion, 3D printing)
- Cross-scale characterization
- Collaboration within and beyond the institute
How?
Through an expert network, shared infrastructure, and a knowledge-sharing framework that blends experimental and computational tools—supported by joint projects and workshops.
The CPP Platform Cores
Synthesis
From Monomers to Polymers.
Mixing and Compounding
From Polymer to Polymer Materials.
Shaping
Polymer Materials to Geometry.
Joining
Advanced techniques for connecting polymer components including welding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening for structural integrity.
Surface
Surface modification and functionalization to enhance adhesion, wettability, biocompatibility, and barrier properties through coatings and treatments.
Post Processing / Finish
From Polymer to Polymer Materials.
Modeling Simulation
Computational modeling and simulation of polymer processing and material behavior for process optimization and performance prediction.
Health
Development of biocompatible polymers for medical applications including implants, drug delivery systems, and medical devices.
KUEHNERT
FREUDENBERG
GAITZSCH
GEDAN-SMOLKA
GRENZER
GUSKOVA
KIRIY
KRAUSE
LANG
LEUTERITZ
MEIER-HAACK
RUSEV MINEV
MÜLLER
MÜLLER
MÜNCH
SCHEFFLER
SPICKENHEUER
WIEẞNER
ZIMMERER