This focus includes bio-based raw materials and biomimetic structures. The production of biogenic, functional materials is preferably carried out from waste materials such as chitin or terpenes. We always attach great importance to a functional advantage of the bio-based systems. Numerous micro- and nanoscale structural elements in our materials are also inspired by nature.
In addition, we are researching new materials and coating processes for applications in the medical field. Specific research topics include enzyme-mediated nanostructuring of surfaces, materials made from melanin and enzyme-free hydrogels made from the blood protein fibrinogen.
SEM images and photographs of fibrous fibrinogen hydrogels (left) and the resulting lyophilized aerogels (right).