eMatInnoHub - Sustainable materials and electron beam technology
The eMatInnoHub (e-Beam and Sustainable Materials Fusion Innovation Hub) is an interdisciplinary research hub at HTW Dresden that combines sustainable materials with innovative electron beam technologies. The project aims to develop new functional materials and surfaces that unite ecological sustainability with high technological performance.
A particular focus lies on low-energy electron beam processes, which enable targeted modification of material properties (e.g., through crosslinking, functionalization, or surface activation). The developed technologies are intended for applications in medical technology, environmental engineering, energy conversion, and sustainable manufacturing.
Functional and Reactive Surfaces via Electron Beam Treatment
Within this project, the research group of Technical Chemistry focuses on the targeted modification of sustainable polymer materials using low-energy electron irradiation. The goal is to generate reactive and functional surfaces that enable new material properties, such as antibacterial effects, improved adhesion, or tailored chemical activity.
To achieve this, the physical and chemical interactions between electron radiation and the polymer matrix are systematically investigated. The main objectives include:
the controlled generation of reactive sites in bio-based materials,
the adjustment of surface energy and chemical functionality,
the correlation between irradiation parameters and resulting material properties.
The results provide fundamental insights into radiation-induced modification mechanisms and establish the basis for sustainable high-performance surfaces without the need for additional chemical processing steps.
Funding
The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the state of Saxony as part of the "Research at Universities of Applied Sciences (HAW)" programme. The project sponsor is VDI-Technologiezentrum GmbH.
Project duration
01.10.2025 - 30.09.2029
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