Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWSFraunhofer Nanotechnology Alliance
From application-orientated research to industrial implementation, nanotechnologies for optical applications, automotive engineering and the electronics industry are developed. Multifunctional films, metallic and oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and nanocomposites are used in actuators, structural materials and biomedical applications. Furthermore, the Alliance deals with issues regarding toxicity and safe handling of nanoparticles.