Division 6.5
Deposition of thin adhesion-promoting polymer layers
Materials interact with their environment through their surface. Different surface properties may considerably improve their strength and reliability.
The Division’s competence comprises modification and characterization of polymer surface chemistry, in particular with regard to hydrocarbon- and carbon-based materials. A special feature of these material classes is the complete lack of functional groups on the surface. This lack makes certain materials such as polyolefins and graphitic materials chemically very resistant, but they are then unable to produce mechanically and chemically stable composites on their surfaces.
The Division researches into adhesion enhancing interface phenomena and optimizes interface structures. An important objective is the introduction of functional groups in polyolefins and carbon materials. For this purpose methods are being developed to create uniform functional groups which enable chemical coupling of composite materials at their interfaces to occur.
Deposition of thin adhesion-promoting polymer layers
The Division develops new concepts in modification of interfaces and composite materials and carries out joint research with partners from industry.
The Division’s prime objective is enhancing the performance and safety of components with modified interfaces and surfaces. The application of this research may provide by-products such as friction reduction, corrosion protection or barrier and anti-fouling arrangements or layers that can immobilize biomolecules.
Safety of components with modified interfaces and surfaces
Production, modification and safety of nanoparticles
Analysis of nano-structured polymer systems
Integrity of Components with Modified Interfaces and Surfaces
Dr. rer. nat. R.-D. Schulze
phone: +49 30 8104-3344
email: rolf-dieter.schulze@bam.de
Analysis of Nanostructured Polymer Systems
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Andreas Schönhals
phone: +49 30 8104-3384
email: andreas.schoenhals@bam.de
Stability and Reactivity of Nanoparticles in Thin Films and Material
Surfaces
Dr. rer. nat. Asmus Meyer-Plath
phone: +49 30 8104-3394
email: asmus.meyer-plath@bam.de
Papers and publications of Division 6.5 can be found in the "PUBLICA" data base
Division 6.5
Dir. u. Prof.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil.
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Friedrich
Secretary
phone:
+49 30 8104-1639
fax:
+49 30 8104-1637
email:
marianne.haske@bam.de
Integrity of Components with Modified Interfaces and Surfaces
Analysis of Nanostructured Polymer Systems