Development of halogen free flame retardants for application in bulk polymers, textile fibers and coatings.
Development of special functional coatings for (a) protection against corrosion (b) electrical insulation , (c) hydrophobicity (d) antimicrobial action (e) heating surface (f) protection against odor.
Application and development of high-standard chemical and instrumental analytics for our research activities and for solution services for external partners.
Dr. Sabyasachi Gaan has been appointed as the new group leader for chemistry since January 2011. He has a background in textiles, polymer and organic chemistry. His research interests include development of polymer additives and functional coatings.