Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF
Fraunhofer LBF offers comprehensive expertise in the synthesis of polymers, plastic additives and processes for improving the quality of recycled materials. Synthesis processes for polymers include anionic, radical and controlled radical processes in substance, solution and emulsion. Representative examples are work on new photoresists, new polystyrene copolymers and polymer acrylates. Additive syntheses, which can also contain polymer structures, include in particular antioxidants and various classes of flame retardants. In recent years, the post-stabilization of recyclates, especially polyolefins, has been the subject of intensive research and systems have been developed that go beyond the existing stabilization concepts. The core elements of these new systems, which are used in combination with phenolic antioxidants, are additives made from renewable raw materials.