Projects Laboratory of Adhesives and Polymer Materials IMPE
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WAstewater Treatment with Conductive Copolymer Hydrogels covered with Microbial Biofilm (WATCHμBIO)
Development of an innovative hydrogel microbial material for removing nutrients and pollutants from wastewater inclusive validation.
current, 01/2026 - 12/2028
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Glueing without sticking
This feasibility study is intended to show which systematic material properties, in particular the viscoelastic behavior, lead to a good punching process.
current, 03/2025 - 08/2026
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Innovative development of a sustainable debonding-on-demand adhesive to promote the recycling of polyurethane mattresses
The new type of adhesive should enable simple and efficient separation of the materials, thereby significantly improving the recycling and reuse of polyurethane. By using this adhesive, resources can be conserved and the environmental impact reduced. The technology offers a promising solution for…
expired, 11/2024 - 10/2025
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Guar Gum Bioplastics: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
This project involves the development of a bio-based and biodegradable alternative to fossil plastics through the use of guar gum. This can close material cycles and contribute to a more sustainable future.
current, 09/2024 - 08/2026
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Development of PEF/PET-starch hydrogels for Thai shrimp farms wastewater treatment
Development of PEF- and PET-hydrogels with further biopolymers for Thai shrimp farms wastewater treatment through chemical recycling.
expired, 09/2024 - 02/2026
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Innovation Booster Applied Circular Sustainability
From 2021 to 2024, the Innovation Booster (IB) Applied Circular Sustainability supports the pre-development of radical solution ideas for 100% recyclable products and systems - and this for all industries and economic sectors in Switzerland.
expired, 01/2021 - 12/2024
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Printer for optical lenses for fast prototyping and small series
A lens printer is intended to produce high-quality optical lenses with selectable focal lengths for small series at low cost.
expired, 11/2020 - 10/2022
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Gluepack
With the innovation project Gluepack a new technology will be developed to connect singlepunched laminations to a stator / rotor stack by adhesive. This adhesive stacking technology increases the efficiency of electric motors without affecting its economy. The Institute of Materials and Process…
expired, 01/2019 - 10/2020
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Adhesive for sports equipment with broad adhesion range and optimal curing process
In the project, a new adhesive system with optimum curing characteristics and a wide adhesion spectrum for a wide range of materials is being developed to produce durable and long-lasting bonds in the sports sector. Process times are to be shortened and production capacities increased. New…
expired, 01/2018 - 12/2019
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Development of a structural rubber adhesive
The aim of the project is to develop an innovative rubber adhesive technology for structural applications with good adhesion spectrum on different surfaces, tolerance to different thermal expansion coefficients of different materials such as aluminum, fiber composites, steel and combinations…
expired, 09/2016 - 05/2020
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Functional polyolefinic adhesives
The aim of the project is to develop new polyolefinic adhesives for use as hotmelt adhesive films. Adhesion improvement to various substrates such as aluminum is achieved by the targeted introduction of functional groups. Maleic anhydride (MAH) serves as one possible functional group. Similar…
expired, 10/2013 - 05/2020