The core topic of the junior research group is the testing of new peat substitutes based on regional waste materials and renewable raw materials, as well as the expansion of possible uses for materials already in use.
Research into the use of food waste and algae for environmentally friendly and efficient bioplastics production, waste minimization and climate mitigation
Development of wood fiber-reinforced polymers, wood fiber-reinforced bio-based polymers and a process and material technology for composite components made of the developed polymers with solid wood decors in one-shot technology.