Polymer Engineering

By combining mechanical engineering, process engineering, polymer analytics, simulation and competence in specific product applications, we want develop and demonstrate high-performance materials based on biobased molecules to resolve the contradiction between sustainability and economic growth. We are engineers, industrial engineers and chemists who want to experience the results of their research in people's everyday lives.

Research

Our research focusses on:

Processing of biobased polymers
Functional additives for biobased materials
Upscaling from lab to production
New biobased materials like fibres from aerogels
We have a strong focus on fibre materials

Projects

BioBased ValueCircle

BioBased ValueCircle offers a unique interdisciplinary research and training environment tailored for 12 early stage researchers (PhDs) excited by the development of innovative bio-based products, respecting the principles of the circular economy.

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GLAUKOS

Glaukos will develop innovative textile fibres and textile coatings that reconcile an excellent environmental performance with adequate technical characteristics.

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AACoMa

The AACoMa project focuses on accelerating the advanced manufacturing of composite materials by demonstrating the needed processing technologies in close interaction with companies.

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BioTex Fieldlab

The goal of the project BioTex Fieldlab is the development of new textile products, based on innovative fibers from biobased polymers.

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