Pilot Plant Center PAZ

In the field of Polymer Synthesis at the Fraunhofer Pilot Plant Center PAZ, we develop and transfer polymer syntheses from laboratory scale to pilot scale using reactor volumes of up to 1,000 liters. We carry out syntheses in solution, bulk, emulsion, and suspension, and produce small and test batches as part of contract synthesis. Companies are supported in translating their material concepts into viable process technologies.

We develop efficient production processes for a wide range of polymer systems, including synthetic rubbers, elastomers, polyesters, and polyamides. In chemical recycling, we focus on recovering monomers at high purity and making them available for the renewed production of high-quality polymers.

Our flexibly deployable polymerization facilities and well-equipped laboratories enable the development and evaluation of complete process chains—from formulation and polymer production to component processing and testing. Companies benefit from precise, safe, and scalable process control, as well as from the ability to provide sample quantities up to the ton scale.

The Fraunhofer Pilot Plant Center for Polymer Synthesis and Processing PAZ in Schkopau offers industrial partners a high-performance environment for efficiently transferring new polymer products and processes from the laboratory to pilot scale.

As a joint facility of two Fraunhofer Institutes, we combine our expertise in the fields of polymer synthesis (Fraunhofer IAP) and polymer processing (Fraunhofer IMWS). We combine in-depth materials expertise with a comprehensive infrastructure that takes industrial requirements into account at an early stage. This combination of scientific competence and technical flexibility makes Fraunhofer PAZ unique in Europe and offers industrial partners a reliable basis for the successful implementation of new technologies and products.

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