Fraunhofer Institute for 
Biotechnology Meets Polymer Chemistry: New Materials for Medicine and Sustainable Products
In the division Life Science and Bioprocesses, we develop innovative material concepts that deliberately transfer biological principles into new materials and processes. Our work ranges from biofunctionalized and glyco-biotechnological approaches to biocompatible solutions for medical technology and additive manufacturing, as well as materials based on fungal mycelium.
We combine synthesis and polymer chemistry, materials science, and biotechnology to develop systems that interact with biological structures or replicate their functions. These include active surfaces, biosensing applications, and glycan-based concepts. Further areas of focus are implants and 3D printing inks for patient-specific medical technologies.
