Research in Polymer Chemistry

Defined and functional polymers are synthesized in solution and on surfaces at the Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry. The focus of the research are applications in the fields of medicin and biology.

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Research topics

Learn more about the research focus of the Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry: Polymer chemistry, polymerization on surfaces and biomaterials.

Publications

Here you can find all scientific publications of the Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry under the leadership of Prof. Rainer Jordan at a glance.

Cover Pages

Get an overview of the various cover pages (front and back cover) which have been published by the Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry under the leadership of Prof. Rainer Jordan.

From a single molecule to a whole polymer carpet

Different controlled-radical and ionic polymerizations are used in our research focussed on polymers in solution. The aim is the synthesis of defined and likewise bio-compatible macromolecules. Applications are found in the fields of e.g. drug delivery systems or cell cultivation. There is a major intersection between the research on polymers in solution and the field of polymerization on surfaces. For example, a decent amount of the polymers synthesized in solution is later used to modify surfaces via grafting-to. Nevertheless there is a separated research topic focussing on various polymerization techniques using the grafting-from approach.