Projects

In the research project “Accompanying Research ENERGIEWENDEBAUEN – Module for district energy systems,” various current topics in neighborhood research were discussed with researchers and practitioners, and accompanying, model-based studies were conducted. Objective: to network research projects focusing on the energy transition in neighborhoods and to gather knowledge and experience on current technical and regulatory issues.

In order to be able to produce textile composites by means of 3D printing technologies, new plastic compounds are being developed that meet the material requirements of production and application.

Slags from steel production are to be processed for further use with the aid of CO2. The aim is to use the slags to produce higher-value products for the construction, plastics and paper industries.

The aim of the "Bau-DNS" project is to increase productivity in building renovation and reduce costs - through digitalization, sustainability and systemic production.

Recycling building materials sustainably conserves resources and creates new recyclable materials for the construction sector. The newly developed process combines the three business areas of product development, sorting technology and marketing.

The "BiFoilStack" project focuses on the development of stack designs for NT-PEM fuel cells with novel compound bipolar foils from the calendering process for the target application "commercial vehicles".

The demand for adhesive products based on renewable raw materials is growing. Within the framework of "BioPSA", the basic formulations of bio-based hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives are being further developed and adapted to suit different areas of application.

The Fraunhofer Bioenergy Innovation Cluster has optimized the material and energetic use of biomass. The results are promising technologies and promising concepts.

As part of the joint research project "Bioshoreline", new types of biodegradable geotextiles made from renewable raw materials are being developed for use in future-oriented, environmentally friendly bank protection on waterways.

Sustainable production, sustainable consumption and a circular economy require systemic and technological solutions, which are created in innovation networks. Fraunhofer proposes building a network of CIRCONOMY® Hubs across Germany: These hubs are a new, agile instrument for cooperation on the basis of a shared mission and a reliable data space.