The cluster molecular engineering comprises two main research programmes.
The Molecular Catalysis programme focuses on the molecular basis of heterogeneous, homogeneous, and electro-catalysis, and on the molecular surface chemistry of catalysis and of catalytic reactions. It aims to improve the predictability and application of catalytic science.
The Macro-organic Chemistry programme focuses on the design, synthesis, characterization and possible applications of complex molecules, macromolecular assemblies and materials with special functionalities including supramolecular architectures and organic materials for electronics. The research aims at introducing novel molecular concepts in polymer, materials and organic chemistry.
Materials Engineering
In this cluster the relationships between the (micro-)structures of inorganic and polymeric materials and their structural and functional performance are investigated: The control of structures and morphology as well as interfacial phenomena are included.
The research aims towards the actual realisation of advanced new materials and novel production concepts.
Research programmes (capacity group):
Polymer Chemistry (SPC) Polymer Technology (SKT) Solid State and Materials Chemistry (SVM) Coating Technology (SVM-CT)
Process Engineering
In this cluster, research is directed towards process intensification, aiming at the design of flexible and sustainable processes with optimum productivity. This is achieved by the development of new process concepts, by the improvement of existing processes and by the application of precision reactor technology, based on a fundamental knowledge of the underlying phenomena.
Research programmes (capacity group):
Chemical Reactor Engineering (SCR) Separation Processes and Transport Phenomena (SCR-SST) Process Development (SPD) Glass Technology (SCR-GT) Environmental Technology (SCR-ET)
