Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Progressive Particle Technology:
Sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry
Particle technology is used in a wide range of industrial applications to increase product efficiency, improve performance and provide customized solutions for industries as diverse as chemical, environmental, energy, pharmaceutical, medical and aerospace.
Particle Technology at the Fraunhofer ISC focuses on innovative "advanced materials", e.g., for recycling, sensor technology, catalysis and Green Chemistry. This also includes reversible adhesive bonds (bonding/debonding) for recyclable products or magnetic supraparticles for wastewater treatment. One focus is on efficient catalysts for homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Other applications include novel gas sensors for greater safety in the hydrogen economy and smart markers for tamper-proof and digitized supply chains.
We focus on the wet-chemical production of customized particle systems and their modular assembly into microscale supraparticles. These particles can be used as additives in various materials and coatings to optimize their properties or create new ones. Such additives are readily available on a pilot scale (kg). Further upscaling is guaranteed. High-end analytics and comprehensive materials technology expertise complement our portfolio and enable innovative solutions.
