Biology

Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms and their interaction with the environment. One can assume that biology is as old as the human being itself, who tried to explain physical and biochemical mechanisms of living organisms and organisms. More than ever industrial exploitation of biology is in the focus of science today. In view of biologisation of our economy and society its importance is supposed to grow over the next decades.

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Head of Department

"When I started to work at FILK, biology as field of research at the institute was still in its infancy. I am proud of what we have developed as team and of how versatile the possibilities are today. My major aim is to advance the department systematically. The material and technology competence at the institute is really high and above all in terms of interdisciplinary activities and cooperation with my colleagues from the other research departments there are numerous fields of research which have not yet been dealt with. In the era of biologisation of economy, society and environment and of increasing exploitation of biological resources I see a high potential in this regard."

Dr. Ina Prade

Head of Department Biopolymers and Biological Interactions

Established Cellular, Micro- and Macrobiological Methods

Biology is one of the "younger" natural scientific fields of research at the institute. Above all in connection with researching the raw material collagen and its application in leather manufacture, microbiological questions turned up more and more frequently which we wanted to answer. Primarily the focus above all was the determination of moulds on leather and antimicrobial finishes of material surfaces of any kind and their proof of efficacy.

This area was systematically established and expanded. What started as a cross-departmental function is organised as research department today which meanwhile represents a broad field of research. Typical cell-biological as well as micro- and molecular-biological methods and techniques are established. In connection with collagen and other microbiological raw materials this way almost unlimited possibilities arise for research and development of biological systems for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, medical equipment and medical applications.

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Extraction and Processing of Collagen

We extract collagen from animal tissues and make liquid, paste-like or powder-like preparations out of it for product development. Depending on the type of further processing various product shapes can be…

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Collagen Analysis

The biochemical laboratory of the collagen department provides a comprehensive material characterisation "around collagen". Tests are established according to ASTM-Standard F 2212 "Characterization of Type…

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Tissue Engineering

The recovery of damaged tissues and organs with the help of tissue engineering (TE) is a relatively young field of regenerative medicine. A promising strategy for generating functional biological…

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Genetics and species identification

The molecular biologists at the department are interested in the research of genetics of mammals (above all cattle), moulds and bacteria. Currently, for instance intensive investigations are performed with…

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Using biological resources for the manufacture of biopolymers

A core expertise of the department is the identification of products with an invisible marking system on the basis of DNA. Thus, we already managed to develop a marking system for traceability of leathers…

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Interaction of the biological system with materials

Suitability of a material for biomedical applications is significantly determined by the interaction with the biological system. In this connection properties such as surface chemistry and structure as well…

Our Services

In the field of biology we offer the following products and services:

  • Determination of cytotoxicity

  • Investigation of antimicrobial efficacy

  • DNA quantification and nuclear staining in biomaterials of animal origin

  • Species identification (animal, mould)

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Dr. Enno Klüver

Head of Department Biopolymers and Biological Interactions

Projects that might be interesting for you To Project Library

Entwicklung eines Schmelzklebstoffs auf Kollagenbasis

BMWK INNO-KOM 49MF240036 | Laufzeit: 02.2025 – 07.2027

Marit Baltzer, FILK Freiberg; Birgit Kießler, PTS - Institut für Fasern & Papier gGmbH

End of project: 07/31/2027

Categories:

  • Biogenic Raw Materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Collagen
  • Methods/Processes

Entwicklung eines integrierten Verfahrens zur Dezellularisierung und Vernetzung kollagener Materialien unter Verwendung von überkritischem Kohlenstoffdioxid

BMWK IGF 01IF23519N | Laufzeit: 01.2025 – 06.2027

Dr. Claudia Dietze, FILK Freiberg; Dipl. Ing. Marit Baltzer, FILK Freiberg; Dr. Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 06/30/2027

Categories:

  • Collagen
  • Methods/Processes

Kollagen als Binder für TP/PUR-Verbunde

SAB-Förderrichtlinie Energie und Klima 100739101 | Laufzeit: 11.2024 – 10.2026

Marit Baltzer, FILK Freiberg; Dr. Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 10/31/2026

Categories:

  • Biogenic Raw Materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Functional Layer Systems
  • Collagen
  • Methods/Processes

Entwicklung von Cellulose-Kollagen-Hybriden zur Anwendung als Implantatmaterial

BMWK INNO-KOM 49MF230023 | Laufzeit: 11.2023 – 04.2026

Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 04/30/2026

Categories:

  • Biomaterials
  • Collagen

Genetisch programmierbare Kollagenmaterialien für biologisch abbaubare Hochleistungstextilfasern

BMBF - Innovationsraum BioTexFuture 031B1515C | Laufzeit: 06.2024 – 12.2025

Dr. Claudia Dietze, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 12/31/2025

Categories:

  • Biomaterials
  • Collagen

Sensor-Case für die In-situ Messung im Gerbereiprozess

BMWK INNO-KOM 49MF220181 | Laufzeit: 07.2023 – 12.2025

Dr. Ulrike Straßburger, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 12/31/2025

Categories:

  • Collagen
  • Leather
  • Methods/Processes

AktOImplant – Entwicklung von bioaktiven Oberflächen für Implantate in der Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie

BMWK IGF 22991 BR | Laufzeit: 07.2023 – 12.2025

Tina Hille, FILK Freiberg; Isabell Hamann, Fraunhofer-IWU Dresden; Lysann Kroschwald, MKG Uniklinikum Dresden

End of project: 12/31/2025

Categories:

  • Biomaterials
  • Collagen

Mechanismus der Kollagen-Denaturierung auf molekularer Ebene

BMWK INNO-KOM 49VF220029 | Laufzeit: 04.2023 – 09.2025

Susanne Fritz, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 09/30/2025

Categories:

  • Collagen
  • Methods/Processes

Kollagen als Binder für wasserbasierte Na-Ionen-Batterien und Superkondensatoren (KoBiNa)

BMWK IGF 22685 BR | Laufzeit: 01.2023 – 12.2024

Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg; Daria Mikhailova, IFW Dresden

End of project: 08/31/2025

Categories:

  • Biogenic Raw Materials
  • Collagen

Entwicklung mehrschichtiger Membranen mit raumhaltenden und mucoadhäsiven Eigenschaften zur Knochenaugmentation (OsteoMe)

BMWK IGF 22810 BR | Laufzeit: 02.2023 – 07.2025

Lukas Benecke, Dilbar Aibibu, ITM TU Dresden | Claudia Dietze, Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 07/31/2025

Categories:

  • Biomaterials
  • Collagen

Analyse tierischer Inhaltstoffe in veganen Lederalternativen

BMWK INNO-KOM 49MF220028 | Laufzeit: 09.2022 – 02.2025

Sandra Stenzel, Ines Stachel, Enno Klüver, FILK Freiberg

End of project: 02/28/2025

Categories:

  • Collagen
  • Leather
  • Test/Analytical methods

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Surfaces

The surface of a material has important aesthetic tasks, it is the first thing noticed by the viewer, and…

Materials

  • Plastics + Elastomers + Foils
  • Coated Textiles + Plastic Roll Goods
  • Leather + Leatherfibre Boards

Functional Layer Systems

The functional requirements for modern materials continually increase. Often a basic material alone no…

Materials

  • Coated Textiles + Plastic Roll Goods
  • Functional Coatings + Composites
  • Plastics + Elastomers + Foils

Leather and Leather Processing

Besides wool, stone and wood leather is one of the oldest natural materials in human history. It has…

Materials

  • Leather + Leatherfibre Boards
  • Collagen + Biogenic Materials

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