• As part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Fraunhofer IAP in Potsdam is developing future-oriented solutions all along the polymer and nanomaterial value chain to support customers in their transition towards sustainable materials, processes and business models. The institute specializes in synthesis and processing of materials in an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective way from laboratory to pilot plant scale.

• On this tour, attendees will get insights into the research divisions “functional polymer systems”, “biopolymers” and “polymeric materials and composites”. Key topics are quantum dot materials and devices for displays and lighting, organic and perovskite photovoltaic devices, polymer solid electrolytes for batteries, PFAS-free membranes for fuel cells, electrochromic devices, materials and processes for sensors and actuators, highly conductive and chemically resistant carbon fibres based upon cellulose, integration of microelectronics and photonics into polymeric compounds, and microfabrication of medical devices.

• Participants will be guided through Fraunhofer IAP pilot plants and labs on-site in Potsdam: clean room area for the printed electronics, pilot plant for fibre technology from spinning up to carbonization, and through labs for polymer and quantum dot synthesis.

Fraunhofer IAP is a 60 minute drive from Estrel Congress Center, transportation will be provided. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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