New technology developed (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer replaces toxic isocyanate in PUR production
For the first time, Fraunhofer researchers have developed an industrially viable process for the production of polyurethanes without toxic isocyanate - harmless dicarbamate is used instead. The production process has already been tested on a pilot plant scale.
read more...Cellulose base (www.polyformnext.de)
Sustainable carbon fibers for high-tech applications
At the Potsdam Science Park, the Fraunhofer IAP is working with the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg to develop sustainable cellulose-based carbon fibers for a wide range of high-tech applications. The aim is to create a resource-saving alternative to conventional, petroleum-based fibers.
read more...Fraunhofer IAP (www.polyformnext.de)
Isocyanate-free foaming from film material
Researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP have developed a film that foams up into a polyurethane foam (PU foam) using heat - without any health risks. The film enables isocyanate-free foaming and thus improves occupational safety.
read more...Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Innovative film material made from the bioplastic PLA
Flexible single-use films such as carrier bags or bin liners are mainly made from petroleum-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE). However, they have a largeCO2 footprint and contribute to environmental pollution from plastic waste. A team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP has succeeded in developing a flexible and recyclable film material based on the bioplastic polylactide (PLA) and enabling its commercialization.
read more...Project Rubio (www.polyformnext.de)
Bioplastics are becoming more attractive for the industry
In the Rubio project, 18 partners are working on creating sustainable products from regionally available plant residues that are recyclable and biodegradable. The Fraunhofer IAP is researching new types of the bioplastic polybutylene succinate (PBS). Together with the company Polifilm Extrusion, a first marketable product has now been developed.
read more...Fraunhofer IAP (www.industrial-production.de)
Materials for printed LED displays
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in the Potsdam Science Park at Lopec 2023 in Munich showed what is already technologically possible in the field of printed electronics.
read more...Fraunhofer IAP (www.polyformnext.de)
Materials for printed LED displays
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in the Potsdam Science Park at Lopec 2023 in Munich showed what is already technologically possible in the field of printed electronics.
read more...30 years of polymer research (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer IAP celebrates its 30th anniversary
Bio-based carbon fibers, flexible OLED displays, rubber for tires with reduced abrasion, artificial corneas and much more: the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is celebrating 30 years of successful material and process developments.
read more...Bioplastics with flexible PLA copolymers (www.polyformnext.de)
Bioplastics become more pliable
Together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, the Polymer Group has developed flexible PLA copolymers - a new class of bioplastics that will be launched on the market under the name Plactid.
read more...From medical technology to sporting goods (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer IAP: Biocompatible and sustainable plastics
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a production method for polyurethanes that dispenses with toxic isocyanates and at the same time uses carbon dioxide as a starting material. Together with partners from industry, polyurethanes with consistent, reproducible quality are being developed.
read more...4D printing technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Heat shrinks printed objects
Printed plastics that change their shape once when heated in a predetermined manner? This is made possible by a 4D printing technology developed in the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials CPM.
read more...Truck tires with less abrasion (www.polyformnext.de)
Synthetic rubber outperforms natural rubber
Natural rubber from rubber trees is a limited raw material. Synthetically produced rubber does not yet match the abrasion behavior of the natural product and is therefore not suitable for truck tires.
read more...Research for China (www.polyformnext.de)
Oled production system from a single source
On behalf of a Chinese manufacturer, the Potsdam-based Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is developing an Oled production system together with three German companies.
read more...25 years of Fraunhofer IAP (www.polyformnext.de)
Polymer know-how for the future
Since 1992, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam-Golm has been working with partners from industry to advance the future of polymer applications.
read more...Green materials (www.polyformnext.de)
Bioplastics for everyday school life
In future, pupils will be able to learn about and understand bioplastics in chemistry lessons - in the true sense of the word: the building blocks of a molecular construction kit are to be produced from a bioplastic in future.
read more...Green materials (www.polyformnext.de)
Bio-based films become suitable for industrial use
In a workshop on June 10, 2015, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP will demonstrate how biopolymers can be processed in film production on conventional machines.
read more...Conserving natural resources (www.polyformnext.de)
Making artificial rubber more efficient
Natural rubber is currently almost irreplaceable in some applications such as high-performance truck tires. The four Fraunhofer Institutes IAP, IME, ISC and IWM are working on making synthetic rubber as efficient as natural rubber.
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