Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films ISTIn the ”Life science” field the Fraunhofer IST develops coatings, processes and equipment for a range of application fields:
Medical technology
- Microfluidics
- Biosensors
- Lab-on-a-chip
- Implants
- Sterilization of surfaces and disinfection
- Functionalization of the surfaces of disposable articles
Cell culture technology and microbiology
- Control of cell adhesion and differentiation
- Control of protein adsorption
- Coupling of antibodies
- Cell transfection and transporation
Agricultural and foodstuffs technology
- Disinfection
- Disinfection of packaging
- Barrier coatings
- Antiadhesive coatings
In the ”Ecology” field the Fraunhofer IST focuses on the following topics:
- Water disinfection and wastewater treatment by means of diamond electrodes
- Measuring technology for the evaluation of photocatalytic air and water purification systems
- Self-cleaning and antifouling
- Standardized test procedures for the neutral evaluation of photocatalytic properties of products
In addition to users in the fields mentioned, our customers also include manufacturers of equipment for surface modification and coating as well as contract coating companies at home and abroad.