The division contributes to BAM’s mission “Safety in Technology and Chemistry” by fundamentally transforming and accelerating the development of new materials through automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. Our goal is to develop materials with tailored properties faster, more sustainably, and more safely – for applications that protect people and the environment and address societal challenges.
Our focus is on automated and AI/ML-driven processes for the development, synthesis, optimization, and characterization of novel materials, particularly nano- and advanced materials, within Self-Driving Labs and Materials Acceleration Platforms. The required technology stack for laboratory automation is continuously expanded and tested under real-world conditions. Data-driven approaches enable accelerated development and validation of new functional materials with enhanced sustainability and safety in line with the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) concept. For example, critical raw materials are avoided as much as possible already during the design phase. Application areas include functional coatings and additives, sensors, and – mid-term – energy generation, storage, and transmission.
Projects:
STOP – Surface Transfer of Pathogens
