Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Polymer Research IAP

Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Polymer Research IAP

Hydrogen: catalysts and membranes for a sustainable future

Fraunhofer IAP at Hannover-Messe 2025

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Polyurethane with Shape Memory: From Foil to Foam

Isocyanate free foaming

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We make materials fit for the future!

Creative solutions for the entire value chain - from the idea to the customized prototype.

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Roadmap “Circular bioeconomy for Germany”

Fraunhofer Strategic Research Field Bioeconomy

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High-Performance
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Functional materials as key technology for sustainability, energytransition, mobility and health.

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Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP

WE MAKE MATERIALS FIT FOR THE FUTURE!

Creative solutions are the key to overcoming the challenges of the present and the future - whether they be climate change, pandemics, the energy transition, structural change or new mobility concepts.

Fraunhofer IAP tackles these challenges through innovative materials, processes and technologies, targeting the entire value chain - from the idea to the customized prototype.

 

BIOECONOMY and
SUSTAINABILITY

 

We tap sustainable raw materials and enable a circular economy to reduce dependency on fossil energy sources.

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ENERGY TRANSITION
and MOBILITY

 

The integration of innovative materials into components and products is a key to the energy transition and the evolution of new mobility concepts.

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HEALTH and
QUALITY of LIFE

 

From arteries to wrist: For new active ingredients, products and processes for medicine, medical technology and cosmetics, we offer individual solutions from a single source.

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INDUSTRY and
TECHNOLOGY

 

We are your competent partner along the value chain: from innovative materials to market-relevant prototypes.

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NEWS

 

© Fraunhofer IAP

22.4.2025

Counterfeit-proof QR code with additional value

Fraunhofer IAP at EMPACK Dortmund

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31.3.2025

Future meets innovation

Brandenburg's minister of economics Daniel Keller visited the Fraunhofer IAP booth at the Hannover Messe  

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24.3.2025

Newsletter #2/2025

Hydrogen technology
Electrocaloric Materials
Isocyanate-free Foaming
Events

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© Fraunhofer IAP, Jadwiga Galties

20.3.2025

Hydrogen: catalysts and membranes for a sustainable future

Press release
 

© Fraunhofer IAP, Jadwiga Galties

20.2.2025

Polyurethane with Shape Memory: From Foil to Foam

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18.2.2025

Customized Lightweight Solutions

Fraunhofer IAP at JEC World 2025

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© Fraunhofer IAP, Kristin Stein

12.2.2025

Prof. Dr. Böker joins the new Scientific Advisory Board of the MPI Polymer Research

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14476 Potsdam
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Phone +49 331 568-1000
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Director

Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker

 

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