Organizational structure of the instituteResources, cooperation, networks

FASCINATION. INNOVATION.

Polymer Research

METHODS AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN THE FIELDS

Polymer synthesis Materials and surface modification Analytics Different types of microscopy

BOARDChief Scientific Officer Chief Financial OfficerProf. Dr. Brigitte Voit Dr. Lilla Farkas

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit

Dept. Polymer StructuresDept. Bioactive and Responsive PolymersDept. Functional Nanocomposites and BlendsDept. Analytics

Institute of Physical Chemistry and Physics of Polymers

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fery

Dept. Polymer InterfacesDept. Polyelectrolytes and DispersionsDept. Nanostructured Materials

Institute Theory of Polymers

Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer

Group Theoretical Polymer PhysicsGroup Material Theory and Modeling

Research Technology

Dr. Michael Wilms

Institute of Polymer Materials

Prof. Dr. Udo Wagenknecht (kommissarisch)

Dept. ProcessingDept. Reactive ProcessingDept. Mechanics and Composite MaterialsDept. Elastomers

Institute of Biofunctional Polymer Materials

Prof. Dr. Carsten Werner

Group Charge, Structure and Adhesion at BiointerfacesGroup Hemocompatible SurfacesGroup Matrix Engineering

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.(Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden)

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Public Relations

Kerstin WustrackP +49 351 4658-282wustrack@ipfdd.de

Research Planning / Technology Transfer

Antonio RegueroP +49 351 4658-213reguero@ipfdd.de

CONTACT

Surface and nanostructure characterization Thermoplastics and elastomer processing Manufacturing and characterization

of fibre reinforced composites Materials testing Modelling / simulation Bioengineering and characterization

of bio-interface phenomena

COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY

is possible in many different ways according to the specificneeds of the respective enterprise. For example we offercooperation within joint projects including public fundingas well as contract research or licensing.

STUDENTEN

may work at the institute within their PhD, diploma, master, or bachelor studies in the fields of chemistry, physics, and material science. In addition, they may participate in research projects as student researchers or trainees. The theses work is usually performed in close cooperation with the Technische Universität Dresden and the supervisor is one of the five professors jointly appointed at the university in chemistry, physics, or engineering.

POWERFUL NETWORKS

on regional, national, European or international scale areone of the fundamentals of the institute’s successful work.The IPF is an active member of the local research networkDRESDEN concept.

FUNDING AND STAFF

The basic financing is provided in equal shares by the federal and state governments. The IPF has 489 employees – 249 of whom are scientists. (as of 12 / 2018)

Published: September 2019

Administration andTechnical Services

Dr. Lilla Farkas

Polymer ResearchFASZINATION. INNOVATION.

3 Polymer networks and supramolecular structures

Experimental and theoretical research aiming at understanding of correlations between network structures, topology andresulting material properties as well as of physical crosslinking concepts and self- healing and crystallization processes

Functional nanostructured interfaces and polymer systems

Design, synthesis, characterization, and optimization of functional polymers and nanohybrid structures and their integration in applications and systems

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The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) isone of the largest polymer research institutions in Germany.As an institute of the Leibniz Association, the IPF is committedto carrying out application-oriented fundamental research andreceives its basic funding in equal parts from the federal andstate governments.

The approach is holistic, covering synthesis and modificationof polymer materials, their characterization and theoreticalinvestigation, up to processing and testing. A special feature ofthe institute’s activities is the close cooperation of scientists andengineers, and a broad range of modern instrumentation andmethods are available including pilot plants allowing materialand technology development under industry-relevant condi-tions. The research focus is on materials problems and needs which can be approached by control of interface-determined properties as well as interactions at interfaces and surfaces.A deep understanding of techniques and processes as wellas of underlying physical aspects shall provide the basis todevelop long-term concepts for technological implementationand applications of new polymeric materials.

APPLICATIONSThis allows innovations, for example, in communication technol-ogy, organic electronics and sensor technology, in energy storage, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells, in medicine and biomimetics, in surface and coating technologies, in waste water treatment and filtration, and for lightweight construction and energy efficiency.

The institute’s profile is determined by four strategic topicsthat are addressed in close collaboration of all departmentsof the institute.

4 Process-controlled structure formation in polymer materials

Exploitation of the potential of polymer materials including elastomers by optimized processing and control of structure formation in all process stages (processing, moulding, conformation)

2 Biology-inspired interface and material design

Control of complex biological mechanisms by functional polymer materials, exploration of new therapeutic approaches, development of biomimetic materials