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The following briefs provide a concise overview of current research projects with high application potential. For questions or interest in collaboration, we look forward to hearing from you.
Enhancement of Raman signals in aqueous samples
Institute of Thermal-, Environmental- and Resources' Process Engineering
A specially coated glass capillary with water-repellent silica aerogel enables significant amplification of weak Raman signals through total internal reflection across the entire sample volume, thereby improving the analysis of aqueous samples.
Sensor technology for geo-monitoring
Institute of Mine Surveying and Geodesy
The mobile, radar-based sensor technology with integrated real-time analytics enables sub-millimetre geo-monitoring measurements without a fixed connection to the object, thereby supporting reliable monitoring of geotechnical risks across a wide range of application environments.
Recycled bricks made from 100% demolition waste
Institute of Chemical Technology
A low-temperature, chemo-thermally activated process enables the production of fully secondary-raw-material-based recycled bricks from contaminated demolition waste, providing an energy-efficient, low-CO₂ alternative for building material manufacturing.
Recovery of electronic components from circuit boards using bacterial leaching
Institute of Biosciences
Bacterial leaching enables the gentle detachment of electronic components from circuit boards, allowing valuable metals such as copper, palladium, tantalum, silver, and rare earth elements to be efficiently concentrated and recovered within a nearly closed-loop process.
Sustainable sol-gel coatings with non-stick and corrosion protection properties for industrial applications
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
The developed sol-gel coatings combine silane components and biopolymers to form a non-toxic, temperature-resistant hybrid surface whose non-stick and corrosion-protection properties can be modularly adapted to various industrial applications.
Microwave-hybrid heated glass melting
Institute of Thermal Engineering
The microwave-based hybrid technology enables energy-efficient glass melting with significantly improved process control, allowing rapid production of variable, specialized glass qualities.
Development of a highly purified insect-derived fat
Institute of Thermal-, Environmental- and Resources' Process Engineering
A novel process makes it possible to convert a previously unused waste product from larval rearing into a highly purified insect-derived fat with a fatty acid profile similar to coconut and palm kernel oil.
