Research at DWI focuses on the development of materials with active and adaptive properties, after being founded in 1952 with an original emphasis on keratin research and protein chemistry. The capability for active adaptation and interactivity is one of the most profound challenges of today’s materials research and will ultimately lead to the evolution of structural via functional to intelligent materials. At DWI scientists with backgrounds in polymer sciences, biotechnology and chemical engineering closely collaborate on mastering this challenge.
The research approach at DWI is based on integrating molecular components, whose structure and dynamics are orchestrated by complex interactions on various length scales, into macroscopic materials, devices and in the end systems. For exceeding the passive functionalities of existing materials, DWI researches on switchable material properties, the application of memory effects, the integration of energy conversion systems, as well as on internal feedback mechanisms. Beyond materials aspects the DWI team aims at an integration of active characteristics into interacting material systems. The fields of application are diverse, dealing with surface finishing, biomedical technology, biotechnology and sustainable chemical engineering.
Five research programs cover DWI’s main areas of interest:
- Synthiofluidics – Microphase- and microfluidic-controlled syntheses and processes
- Aqua Materials – Water-containing materials formed from aqueous solution; chemistry in aqueous systems
- Functional Films and Surfaces – Surface-controlled functionality
- Transport and Exchange Systems – Separation- and reaction-controlling systems and processes
- Biointerface and Biohybrid Systems – Biohybrid systems and control of bioreactions in material contact
Company Details
- Employees
- 158
- Founded
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- Address
- Forckenbeckstr. 50, Aachen,52074,germany
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Website
- http://www.dwi.rwth-aachen.de
- Keywords
- Macromolecular chemistry, Chemical engineering, Biotechnology, Polymer synthesis, Hierarchical assembly, Surface functionalization, Biohybrid materials, Membranes and transport processes, Biocatalysis, Functional nanoparticles, Microgels.
- HQ
- Aachen
- Competitors
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden, INM-Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Leibniz Health Technologies, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Aachener Verfahrenstechnik (RWTH Aachen University), Velox Ltd., Hugo Junkers Realschule Aachen, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR).
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Dwi - Leibniz Institute For Interactive Materials's website is http://www.dwi.rwth-aachen.de
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Dwi - Leibniz Institute For Interactive Materials's top competitors are
Leibniz-Institut Für Polymerforschung Dresden,
Inm-Leibniz Institute For New Materials,
Leibniz Health Technologies,
Max Planck Institute For Polymer Research,
Max Planck Institute For Multidisciplinary Sciences,
German Aerospace Center (Dlr),
Aachener Verfahrenstechnik (Rwth Aachen University),
Velox Ltd.,
Hugo Junkers Realschule Aachen,
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Hzdr).
Dwi - Leibniz Institute For Interactive Materials's categories are Research Services
Dwi - Leibniz Institute For Interactive Materials's founding year is 1952
