Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT

Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Henning, Director of Fraunhofer ICT
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Henning, Director of Fraunhofer ICT

Progress is a team effort

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft carries out applied research for industry and society. The research focus at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal near Karlsruhe comprises four core expertises: Polymer engineering, Chemical processes, Energy and drive systems and Explosives technology, safety and security.

 
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Henning, Institute Director of Fraunhofer ICT

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Three pillars of our research activities

In our areas of work, we transfer the latest results from research into application. To this end, we work together with industry in publicly funded projects to develop new, competitive materials, processes and products on a pilot plant scale.

The second pillar is bilateral or multilateral contract research for industry. In application-related contexts clearly defined by the customer, we contribute our expertise, personnel capacities in the scientific, technical and laboratory areas and make our latest plant technology available for customer projects. In this way, we support our customers and partners so that they are well equipped to meet current challenges with innovative products and optimised processes.

Fraunhofer's internal exploratory research into topics that need to be prepared on the basis of political considerations and economic forecasts and that may become socially relevant in five to ten years' time forms the third pillar of research at our institute.

If you are interested in contract research or a joint, state-funded research project with the Fraunhofer ICT, please contact us at cooperations@ict.fraunhofer.de. We look forward to incorporating our expertise into your products and applications.

Make use of our expertise

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We analyze markets and technologies

  • Technology analyses
  • Market surveys
  • Feasability and profitability studies
  • Life cycle assessment

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We develop and optimize products

  • Material development, material optimization and material benchmarking
  • Adaption and development of materials and products to new requirements
  • Construction and test operation of demonstration plants and prototypes  

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We make processes durable and efficient

  • Analysing and benchmarking existing products
  • Process development from laboratory to technical and pilot plant scale
  • Support with cost reduction, process acceleration to increase competitiveness
 

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Need more information?


Dr.-Ing. Björn Beck, head of research coordination, is your contact for enquiries on research and cooperation projects.

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Our core expertises

 

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Polymer Engineering

  • Customized plastics and composites
  • Tailored production processes for plastics and composites
  • Product development and testing​
  • Lightweight components in application
  • Closing the material cycle
Core expertise »Polymer Engineering«
 

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Chemical Processes

  • Electrosynthesis and -catalysis
  • Continuous and microprocess engineering
  • Circular chemistry
  • Plasma and catalysis processes
  • Data-rich experimentation
  • Safety of hazardous processes
Core expertise »Chemical Processes«
 

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Energy and drive systems

  • Battery systems for mobile and stationary applications
  • Electric drive systems
  • Technical safety and handling of hydrogen in the application
  • Internal combustion engine powertrains
  • Thermal storage for mobile and stationary applications

 

Core expertise »Energy and Drive Systems«
 

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Explosives technology, safety and security

  • Gun propulsion
  • Rocket propulsion
  • Pyrotechnic systems
  • High explosives for military applications
  • Detection and safety of energetic materials
Core expertise »Explosives technology, safety and security«

Joint research activities and co-funding

All joint research activities at Fraunhofer ICT have one thing in common: We guarantee for absolute discretion, whether you are looking for a customized polymer for a particular application, whether you would like to test and verify the concept of your newly developed engine or whether you need support optimizing a chemical process.

We can sign a non-disclosure agreement beforehand, if your business demands it. Together, we will define the scope of our cooperation, discuss the tasks, and then Fraunhofer ICT will make you an offer. All our efforts aim at solving your problem and introducing an innovation into your company or into the open market.

If your research project intersects with several areas of expertise, it might be helpful to acquire partners such as further Fraunhofer institutes, universities and companies. We can support you with access to the Fraunhofer network in Germany and worldwide.

You may even be eligible to have your research project co-funded by regional governments or the federal government in Germany, by the European Union or other political instances. Experts at Fraunhofer ICT will identify relevant instances for you and guide to through the process.

 

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