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Chemistry of Polymers

The research projects of the previous years resulted in the finding that the properties of coatings and compound materials could be designed more functional and improved in quality if one succeeded in integrating additional "functions" and avoiding compatibility problems occurring. This can be achieved for instance through a targeted chemical modification of the polymers involved in the composite structure and/or with customised additives. The department "Chemistry of polymers" which is currently set up rises to this challenge.

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Leather and Leather Processing

Besides wool, stone and wood leather is one of the oldest natural materials in human history. It has always been used as protective and decorative clothing but also as technical material. Today, leather has nearly vanished from technical applications. But despite numerous substitutes leather continues to be popular with the automotive, furniture, shoe and fashion industries thanks to its precious and natural character. And as sustainability and ecology play an important role in particular in these industries, there are consistently new approaches for research topics.

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Surfaces

Friction / Abrasion / Wear

Perceived Quality

Surface modification / Varnishing

Data analysis / simulation

Technical Infrastructure Surface Technology

Functional Layer Systems

Smart Materials

Sustainable polymer systems

Polymer membranes

Flame-resistant composites

Technologies and Techniques

Chemistry of Polymers

Synthesis and chemical modification

Polymer dispersions

Polymer systems with plasticisers

Fire behaviour of plastic sheeting

Leather and Leather Processing

Tannery pilot plant

Special analysis and method development for testing leather

Freiberg Hide Powder

Material ecology and sustainability in leather manufacture

Collagen

Extraction and Processing of Collagen

Product Development

Collagen Analysis

Cleanroom pilot plant

Biology

Tissue Engineering

3D Printing and Bioprinting

Interaction of the biological system with materials

Antimicrobial equipment

Using biological resources for the manufacture of biopolymers

Genetics and species identification

Research Projects + Publications

Current Projects

Project Library

Publications

Research Networks

AiF membership

Membership in the ZUSE community

Membership in the SIG

Competence network NanoCarbon

Zuse cluster bioeconomy

AiF research alliance medical engineering (FAM)

Accredited Test Laboratory

Physical Testing

Chemical Analysis

Emissions + Odour

OEKO-TEX®

Special Analysis

Tests by publisher

Tests by industries

Standards / Specifications

Certification

OEKO-TEX® Certifications

ECO₂L Energy Controlled Leather

Material Failure Analysis + Expertise

Material Failure Analysis + Expertise

Leather + Leatherfibre Boards

Leather + Leatherfibre Boards

Coated Textiles + Plastic Roll Goods

Coated Textiles + Plastic Roll Goods

Functional Coatings + Composites

Functional Coatings + Composites

Collagen + Biogenic Materials

Collagen + Biogenic Materials

Biomaterials

Biomaterials

Plastics + Elastomers + Foils

Plastics + Elastomers + Foils

Textiles + Yarn

Textiles + Yarn

Trendsubstitutes

Trendsubstitutes

Meetings / Conferences

Freiberg Leather Days

Freiberg Collagen Symposium

Seminars

Seminars