Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
In the ”Life science” field the Fraunhofer IST develops coatings, processes and equipment for a range of application fields:
Cell culture technology and microbiology
- Control of cell adhesion and differentiation
- Control of protein adsorption
- Coupling of antibodies
- Cell transfection and transporation
- Medical technology
- Microfluidics
- Biosensors
- Lab-on-a-chip
- Implants
- Sterilization of surfaces and disinfection
- Coating and functionalization of medical disposable articles
Agricultural and foodstuffs technology
- Disinfection
- Disinfection of packaging
- Barrier coatings
- Antiadhesive coatings
Water and air purification technology
- Water disinfection and wastewater treatment by means of diamond electrodes
- Photocatalytic air and water purification systems
Self-cleaning
- Standardized test procedures for the neutral evaluation of photocatalytic properties of products
Textile technology
- Halogen-free flame protection for textiles
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.